{"id":211874,"date":"2025-10-14T05:34:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T01:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/?p=211874"},"modified":"2025-10-14T05:59:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T01:59:47","slug":"forbes-georgia-in-english-issue-n39","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/en\/forbes-georgia-in-english-issue-n39\/","title":{"rendered":"Forbes Georgia in English \u2013 Issue N39"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to present the 39th English issue of Forbes Georgia. This issue features a variety of articles on topics such as business, entrepreneurship, and economics. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Cover Story<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>Building the Digital Silk Road | By: Anina Tepnadze\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Niko Turabelidze, Vano Chaladze and Shalva Jalabadze founded Cargon in Georgia, their goal was to bring digital tools to one of the world\u2019s most traditional industries. With $<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 million<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in new funding and major multinational clients across six countries, they now aim to expand through Europe and Asia \u2014 and revive the Silk Road in a modern, tech-driven form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/en\/building-the-digital-silk-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Leaderboard<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe The Top 10 Highest-Paying Sectors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to Geostat, the average monthly salary in Georgia in 2024 was \u20be2,059. After deducting income tax and pension contributions, the average take-home salary amounts to \u20be1,614. Compared to 2023, the nominal average salary increased by 16.5% in 2024. Real wage growth, which accounts for inflation, was 14.6%.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>How Is Tbilisi\u2019s Budget Spent?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tbilisi\u2019s budget for 2025 amounts to \u20be2.3 billion. This is the total sum the city government plans to spend this year. According to the current draft budget, this amount may still change. Compared to 2024, the budget has increased by 9.3% (\u20be194 million). Over the past ten years, Tbilisi\u2019s budget has almost doubled.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>The 100 Most Valuable Georgian Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are roughly 90,000 registered companies in Georgia, with only 0.6% classified as large enterprises and 2.5% as medium-sized businesses. The rest are small companies. As of 2023, the combined value of the top hundred most valuable companies in Georgia exceeded 77.6 billion GEL.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/en\/the-100-most-valuable-georgian-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Thought Leaders<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe Strategic Autonomy: Understanding Georgia<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u2019s Foreign Policy Realignment | By: Gabriella Calder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia\u2019s foreign policy trajectory under\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgian Dream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0serves as a warning. In the current era of great power struggles, small states are becoming increasingly vulnerable to authoritarian manipulation. NATO\u2019s attention to its periphery has lagged \u2014 allowing once-reliable partners to drift, hedge, and in some cases, recalibrate entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>The Rise of the \u201cFintech\u201d: How Digital Assets and Open Finance Are Transforming the\u00a0 Global Economy | By: Ibrahim Khasyiev<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examining the evolution of financial systems towards a \u201cfinternet\u201d \u2013 a decentralised, interoperable network powered by digital assets, blockchain, and open finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe Why Has Inflation Accelerated in Georgia? | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Egnate Shamugia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation has accelerated in Georgia. At present, the rate of price growth exceeds the target of 3%. As of May 2025, the annual growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.5%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe In the Caucasian Chalk Circle, Is Georgia the Only One Left? | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Aka Zarqua<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the joke went: \u201cIn the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russia has always supported the conflict,\u201d a grim punchline with more than a grain of truth. The Karabakh conflict, like those in Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria, was one of Moscow\u2019s key instruments of influence across the post-Soviet space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>From Our Partners<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe Redefining Urban Living | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Iza Gvaramadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three months ago, Maqro Development unveiled its most ambitious project yet \u2014 Maqro City Tbilisi. In that short time, the multifunctional complex has already sold 1,000 of its 4,000 apartments. The company attributes its rapid success to a clear vision and a carefully crafted strategy, refined over years of tackling challenges in Georgia\u2019s real estate market.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe Banking Beyond Numbers | By: Kakhi Chakvetadze<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its establishment in 2013, PASHA Bank Georgia has focused exclusively on corporate banking, offering tailored financial solutions that empower businesses to grow. The bank has expanded its activities in Georgia and the region, reporting steady growth and strengthening its role in cross-border projects. We asked Ramil Imamov, CEO of PASHA Bank Georgia, to reflect on the bank\u2019s journey and share what\u2019s next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/en\/banking-beyond-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Technology<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>A Dynamic Menu for a Dynamic World | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Anina Tepnadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The startup Chama was founded by childhood friends Tornike Gagua and Giorgi Loria when they were 20 years old. Their dynamic digital menu platform helps restaurants optimize capacity while allowing customers to pay less for their favorite dishes. Chama recently won a \u20be150,000 grant from Georgia\u2019s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA).<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Entrepreneur<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>Financial Analytics for Everyone | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Anina Tepnadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amadeo, a fintech platform founded by Giorgi Chugoshvili, offers financial analytics to small and medium-sized businesses \u2014 services that until now were available only to large companies. With a zero percent customer churn rate and an investment of \u20be240,000 raised, the newly established startup shows potential to strengthen Georgia\u2019s business ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong>Smart Renovation | By: Anina Tepnadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a year and a half, the co-founders of the conceptual renovation company Confidence, Kakhi Lobzhanidze and Giorgi Demetrashvili, have completed around 20 residential and commercial projects. Their unique approach to renovation transforms the usually stressful repair process into a smooth and well-organized experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>The Mentorpreneur | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Iza Gvaramadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Davit Tsitskishvili\u2019s entrepreneurial journey began about 15 years ago. Along the way, he encountered more than his share of challenges. Yet instead of holding him back, these tough experiences became his greatest guide toward success. Today, he helps aspiring entrepreneurs carve out their own paths \u2014 while preparing himself for new entrepreneurial adventures ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">\u25fe <\/span><\/span>International Recognition for Local Success | By: Anina Tepnadze\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 17 years, audit and consulting firm Moore has been building its success story in Georgia. According to SARAS data, in 2024, Moore recorded 63% growth, ranking 8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among audit firms in Georgia and taking <\/span><b>2<\/b><b>nd<\/b><b> place in the country for annual revenue growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes Georgia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sat down with the firm\u2019s partners \u2014 <\/span><b>Misha Abaidze, Sopho Abaidze, Teona Abdushelishvili, and Paata Chubinidze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 to discuss Moore\u2019s journey and plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/en\/international-recognition-for-local-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Management<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe<\/strong> <\/span><strong>A New Leader on the Path to Universalization | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Iza Gvaramadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberty is among the largest commercial banks in the country, providing services to over 1.7 million customers. Since February 2025, Nino Chaduneli has been leading the retail banking division, bringing 18 years of diverse experience in the financial industry. Her goal is to help the bank reach universalization and solidify its standing as a leader in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>Created in Collaboration | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Anina Tepnadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anagi Collab is a new initiative by Anagi Group, one of Georgia\u2019s top companies in the construction industry. It provides investors and developers with comprehensive real estate outsourcing services. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes Georgia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spoke with Tamar Gaprindashvili, General Director of Anagi Collab, about the company\u2019s plans for the future and its flagship project, Tbilisi Acres.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>What Drives Economic Growth in Georgia? | <\/strong><\/span><strong>By: Beso Namchavadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main drivers of Georgia\u2019s strong economic growth in 2022\u20132023 were the end of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Several countries, including Georgia, benefited economically from the war more than they suffered.<br \/>\nAccording to Geostat data, Georgia\u2019s economy grew by 9.4% in 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, preliminary data indicates a 9.3% growth.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u25fe <\/strong><\/span><strong>How Did Georgia<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u2019s Tourism Sector Perform in the First Half of 2025? | By: Beso Namchavadze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourism plays a significant role in Georgia\u2019s economy. Household incomes, overall economic growth, and the stability of the Georgian lari are all closely tied to revenue generated by the sector. For example, in 2024, Georgia recorded a $6.6 billion trade deficit in goods, of which $3.9 billion was offset by tourism income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>History<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25fe <\/span><\/span>The Great Merchants and Their Political Role in Medieval Georgia | By: Nika Khoperia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade connected East and West, South and North; through it, ideas and innovations spread, and cultures blended. In medieval feudal states, whose revenues depended largely on meager agricultural production, artisans and merchants gained a special role from the 11<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the 12<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> centuries onward. The growth of cities, urbanization, development, the connection between countries, and the creation of wealth were all made possible precisely by this segment of society positioned between the feudal estates \u2014 the nobility, peasants, and clergy.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to present the 39th English issue of Forbes Georgia. This issue features a variety of articles on topics such as business, entrepreneurship, and economics. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. 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