The World Bank and Georgian government held seminar in Tbilisi

On August 5-6, in Tbilisi, the foundation "Partnership for Road Safety" participated a seminar dedicated to the opening of the fourth project of renovation of East-West express highway organized by the Government of Georgia and the World Bank. The goal of the seminar was to present the project-related information and hold discussions on road-construction industry and road safety issues.

The seminar was attended by high-rank officials from the following bodies: The Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Economics and Sustainable Development, Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education and Science as well as the representatives of non-governmental and international financial institutions.

The project will contribute to gradual decrease of transport costs and improve the quality of safety on the road section rehabilitated within the frames of this project. Besides, the projects will increase the opportunity for the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure and the Roads Department of Georgia to plan and manage the road network as well as improve road safety.

World Bank continues supporting Georgian efforts directed to enhancing the abilities of the organizations operating in the field of motor roads and this new project minimize time and costs of travel and increase road safety on the main transit highways and other parts of the country.