United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Georgia (2004)
“ Despite the severe damage the economy has suffered due to civil strife, Georgia, with the help of the IMF and World Bank, has made substantial economic gains since 1995, achieving positive GDP growth and curtailing inflation. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Georgia (2004)
“ Georgia also suffers from energy shortages; it privatized the T'bilisi distribution network in 1998, but collection rates are low, making the venture unprofitable. The country is pinning its hopes for long-term growth on its role as a transit state for pipelines and trade. ”
United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Georgia (2004)
“ Economy Georgia Economy - overview: Georgia's main economic activities include the cultivation of agricultural products such as citrus fruits, tea, hazelnuts, and grapes; mining of manganese and copper; and output of a small industrial sector producing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, metals, machinery, and chemicals. The country imports the bulk of its energy needs, including natural gas and oil products. Its only sizable internal energy resource is hydropower. ”
