Georgian gov’t to try to compensate for loss of seasonal employment in neighbouring countries
Seasonal workers will be needed in the agriculture sector of Georgia and in the regions of Kakheti, Kartli and Samegrelo. Photo: Wines of Georgia.
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Citizens of Georgia who used to do seasonal work abroad before the pandemic may be abale to find seasonal jobs in their home country.
Agriculture Minister of Georgia Levan Davitashvili said that seasonal workers will be needed in the agriculture sector of Georgia and in the regions of Kakheti, Kartli and Samegrelo.
As of today the Kakheti region of Georgia is very active where about 200 people are employed in storing peaches. We understand that people living in the Adjara region had a great desire to go to neighbouring countries for work. We have managed to mobilise the labour force in Kakheti. New perspectives for domestic employment are emerging, in fact, in all different parts of the country. Seasonal work, which was very in demand for our population in neighbouring countries, may be replaced by jobs offered in Georgia'', said Davitashvili.
Davitashvili said that currently about 2,000 people are employed in seasonal work related to peaches and nectarines harvest. He said that the grape and hazelnut harvest is approaching and the labour force will be needed again.
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