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Central & eastern EuropeApril 2 2013

Georgia's prime minister uses business savvy

In his spacious office high above Tbilisi, Georgia’s newly elected prime minister – and wealthiest citizen – Bidzina Ivanishvili talks about his plans to boost investment, to mend the relationship with Russia and to manage a difficult political cohabitation.

by Monica Ellena

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Georgia's prime minister uses business savvy

Q. What lessons have you learnt from your success as a businessman that you can apply to your role as prime minister?

A. Nowadays, I have no time to be a businessman. The business experience I am bringing in is the creation of three investment funds that will support business in Georgia.

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