Sunday, June 14, 2026

IMF

IMF upgrades Georgia’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.5%

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TBILISI, June 11 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Georgia to 6.5%, up from a previous estimate of 5.3%, BPN reported Thursday. The IMF said Georgia’s economy remains resilient, even as global uncertainty has increased because of the war in the Middle East. Real GDP grew by … Read more

IMF weighs in on Georgia’s price debate

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TBILISI, April 7 – Georgia’s central bank chief backs parliament’s price probe as a way to enhance competition and transparency, while the IMF warns against sliding into blunt price controls. It started as a Christmas Eve video message by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, and developed into first a government commission and then a parliamentary one. … Read more

IMF praises Georgia’s strong growth, but still urges reforms

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TBILISI, October 30 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is ready to consider a new support program for Georgia if the government requests one, as the country continues to post strong growth but faces challenges from inflation, global uncertainty, and unfinished reforms. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Jihad Azour, the IMF’s … Read more

Georgia's economy earns praise in new IMF report

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TBILISI, DFWatch–In recent years, during regional tension and global turmoil, Georgia’s economy has shown exceptional growth, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Among the country’s robust performance indicators are high GDP growth, falling inflation, and declining public debt. Since 2021, Georgia has sustained average annual real GDP growth exceeding 9%, … Read more