Caspian Energy (CE): In the next few years, several billions of dollars are planned to be spent on infrastructure development in Georgia. What are the priorities of the ministry?
Maya Tskitishvili, Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia: All areas are equally important for a healthy development of the country. As far as specific areas of activity are concerned, it is construction and rehabilitation of roads, water supply systems, setting operation of sewage systems and construction of purification facilities, introduction of solid waste management systems, construction and operation of landfills in accordance with modern methodologies. It is also important to carry out restoration and rehabilitation of cultural heritage monuments, construction and maintenance of adjacent tourist infrastructure, as well as rehabilitation-construction of social facilities such as kindergartens, sports complexes, playgrounds, houses of culture, folklore centers and museums. Besides, alternative urban transport networks, improvement of living conditions of the population in the regions and other activities are also of significance.
The list is very large and all these areas are equally important for the growth of opportunities in the regions, the return of people to villages, the promotion of small and large businesses, the reduction of the harmful impact on the environment, the development of tourism and in general, for the progress of the economy.
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