Political and Economic Section
The Political-Economic (Pol/Econ) Section presents U.S. foreign and security policy positions to the Government of Georgia and interprets Georgia's major foreign, defense and security policies for Washington. The Pol/Econ Section also analyzes and reports on significant events and trends in Georgian domestic politics (elections, political parties, regional relations, media, human rights etc.) in-so-far-as they affect Georgia's relationship with the U.S.
The Political-Economic Section provides Washington and Embassy officials with accurate, timely, first-hand reporting and expert analysis of significant economic and financial developments in Georgia, to advance U.S. economic and commercial policies, interests and goals including Georgia's transition to a market economy, to coordinate the effective delivery of technical assistance to the Government of Georgia, and to assist U.S. business with trade and investment issues.
Current issues include status of implementation of the Georgian Government's reform program, social and economic conditions across Georgia, reform of the financial system, investment climate, trade, Georgia's role in the regional economy, and energy issues.
U.S. Government Official Reports (Human Rights, Religious Freedom, Trafficking in Persons, Freedom and Democracy)