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Annual Report 2017 Nata.Indd 2017 Enterprise Georgia Annual Report wwww.enterprisegeorgia.gov.gew w . e n t e r p r i s e g e o r g i a . g o v . g e 2017 Enterprise Georgia Annual Report CONTENT 4 Welcoming Speech from the Minister 5 Welcoming Speech from the Acting Director 6 Enterprise Georgia 8 Business division 10 Access to Finance 12 Host in Georgia 14 Supporting Micro and Small Businesses 18 Film in Georgia 22 Fashion Industry 2244 Export Division 2255 DCFTA Related Advisory Services 2288 Investment Division 3344 Research and Analytics 3366 Service Center Address: 5/6 Marjanishvili str. (18 Uznadze str.) Statistics 0102 Tbilisi, Georgia 3377 Hotline: 15 25 For international calls: +995 32 2 96 00 10 Statistics according to Regions E-mail: [email protected] 51 Enterprise Enterprise Georgia Georgia 4 Annual Report Annual Report 5 2017 2017 ADDRESS BY MESSAGE FROM DIMITRY KUMSISHVILI THE ACTING DIRECTOR Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia The Government of Georgia has prioritized the develop- Emirates - one in particular securing sizable exports of It is with great pride and accomplishment that I can sum Business Consulting and ICT, and increased a number ment of the private sector. Based solely on sustainable Georgian blueberries to hypermarkets in Dubai. up 2017 as a very successful and incredibly active year for of benefi ciaries for greater impact on Georgia’s export and inclusive economic development, and in line with the Enterprise Georgia. Being one of the main State agencies development with focus on supporting internationalization aim to decrease unemployment and improve population When it comes to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the mandated to enable private sector development, Enterprise of SMEs acting in the sated sectors. We believe that ser- welfare, this decision has been well documented in the Georgian National Investment Agency has merged with Georgia aims to support and develop an entrepreneurial vices industry development plays vital role for Georgia’s Socio-Economic Strategy - Georgia 2020. Enterprise Georgia to facilitate the effi cient provision of culture, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and promote inclusive economic growth. The Agency has ambitious development oriented governmental services to the private the export potential of domestic products and services. plans to intensify export promotion and internationaliza- Following more than three years after the government of sector. In fact, attracting foreign investments, including tion of Georgian SMEs acting in products and services Georgia introduced the “Produce in Georgia” program, FDI, has become one of the three primary objectives of During the year, we encouraged an entrepreneurial culture industries, and for 2018, the Agency planned more pro- this state-run endeavor has become an effective Enterprise Georgia. Through active promotion coupled among new and under-represented groups, bringing fresh motional activities on international target markets such as mechanism for promoting and supporting private sector with ongoing support to investors, the organization has the thinking and ideas closer to the market while promoting the European Union, China and other relevant markets for development. At the start of this year, we recognized that capacity to increase international awareness of Georgia’s local businesses across all regions. Professionalism, dedi- Georgia. In order to increase the competitiveness of local inclusive economic development is impossible without an business climate as well as investment opportunities cation and hard work resulted in growth of projects within pro ducts on international markets, and to increase the appropriate business climate. By offering mechanisms across a variety of sectors. our portfolio including businesses led by women, young export volume of domestic products, the Agency created tailored for different stages of SME development under entrepreneurs and foreign investors. a number of highly successful opportunities for export- Active involvement and support from Enterprise Georgia one umbrella, we have increased the synergy and In addition to the many accomplishments featured in this oriented companies. In particular, and for more than 130 effi ciency between existing private sector support pro- has played a key role in launching seven new investment local companies, Enterprise Georgia organized 10 relevant projects in 2017. They include one in Business Process report, I would like to highlight a few additional events that grams (implemented by the State). validated the activities of this agency. In April 2017, while events in seven different countries to promote Georgian Outsourcing (BPO) services, four within real estate & seeking to increase the synergy and effi ciency between goods and services. In the wake of these activities, parti- By including “Invest in Georgia” (the state agency hospitality, one in manufacturing, and one agricultural existing private sector support programs (implemented cipating companies were able to secure contracts with a responsible for promoting and facilitating foreign direct project focused on almonds. The total value of these by the State), The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable total value of US$ 7,855,600. investments in Georgia) and strengthening/upgrading projects is USD 60M (USD 15M was spent in 2017), Development of Georgia decided to offer mechanisms After integrating Invest in Georgia activities under the the operational functions of the service center, the creating more than 150 new jobs. tailored to suit different stages of SMEs development. With restructured “Enterprise Georgia” has been empowered. Enterprise Georgia umbrella, an investment pillar was In summary, it is important for me to say that the priorities these services under one umbrella, Enterprise Georgia has formed. Its’ main objectives include promotion of invest- It is now responsible for enhanced export promotion empowered the export promotion sector, concentrated the across all Georgian sectors, making the agency the key mentioned above are keystones to success in any state, ment opportunities in Georgia, relevant Information Su- have proven effective, and will remain a vital part of our activities of Invest in Georgia (state agency responsible pport, Commu nication, Organization of Business Visits, implementing partner within the “Produce in Georgia” for promoting and facilitating foreign direct investments program. overall agenda. and Aftercare to international investors. Its’ main objectives in Georgia) and strengthened/upgraded the operational inc lude Information Support, Communication, Organization When looking at performance metrics, the Government of functions of its service center. With this restructuring, of Business Visits, and Aftercare. In this regard, it serves Georgia’s business initiatives have delivered signifi cant Enterprise Georgia is now responsible for business support, as a one-stop-shop for investors and to support compa- results. Since its implementation, “Produce in Georgia” export promotion and invest in Georgia sectors, making nies before, during & after investment process. In 2017, the agency the key implementing partner for “Produce in has signed 323 new projects, generating total employment the investment promotion and support provided by the Georgia.” of 13,000 with an investment value of more than GEL Dimitry Kumsishvili Enterprise Georgia investment team played a pivotal role 786M. Additionally, Enterprise Georgia has successfully First Vice Prime Minister, Minister of This year’s activities have continued to advance the agency’s in launching seven new and highly successful investment projects in Georgia. implemented micro and small business support programs Economy and Sustainable Development engagement with entrepreneurial thinking, further contributing across the country. With 8,412 fi nancial benefi ciaries and to its reputation. In particular, 323 projects supported by the The greatest of successes are rarely achieved as solo total investment volumes reaching GEL 38M, this program State business program, Produce in Georgia, created more endeavors and I would like to thank the staff of Enterprise is generating undeniable impact. than 13,000 new jobs since the agency was established, with Georgia for their dedication. Their commitment has been a total investment value of more than GEL 785M. When it comes to export promotion, and with support vital to the success of the organization and the support we from Enterprise Georgia, more than 130 companies have In 2017, our focus was, more than ever, on the promotion provide to the Georgian business sector. participated in international trade missions. By exhibiting and development of export potential in Georgia - the their products, they have promoted the export potential Agency successfully implemented portfolio management Zviad Kvlividze of Georgia, enhanced their competitiveness, and system. We identifi ed more sectors having export potential Acting Director of Enterprise Georgia increased export volumes. Several Georgian companies in addition to food, beverage and apparel industry, both have successfully negotiated exports to the United Arab in products and services such as leather manufacturing, toys manufacturing, Architecture and Interior Design, www.enterprisegeorgia.gov.ge www.enterprisegeorgia.gov.ge Enterprise Enterprise Georgia Georgia 6 Annual Report Annual Report 7 2017 2017 Enterprise Georgia RESULTS OF THE STATE PROGRAM In June 2014 the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable foreign direct investments
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