Gov’t, think tanks to work on economic plan against coronavirus crisis
Think tanks have positively assessed the measures implemented by the government, noting their vision to combat economic challenges is largely similar. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia held a video conference with representatives of local analytical and research organisations to set goals for countering the economic crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic. 
A special platform will be launched to exchange views and elaborate further recommendations. Photo: Government press office
The measures implemented by the Georgian government to minimise the economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis were emphasised during the video conference, including:
- subsidising utility bills for citizens
- deferring property and income tax payments for business
Think tanks have positively assessed the measures implemented by the government, noting their vision to combat economic challenges is largely similar, the government press office reported.
Government's economic team and representatives of local think tanks exchanged views remotely. Photo: Government press office
During the conference, participants discussed the country’s post-crisis economic policy as well to quickly regain its global competitiveness.