Georgia’s Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikanadze, said that the government is in communication with the World Bank regarding the higher education reform. He made the statement during a briefing at the Government Administration in response to a question from BMG.
BMG asked whether the new higher education concept has been agreed with the World Bank, an institution that has supported Georgia’s education reforms for years.
“Probably, you should ask the World Bank whether they like it or not. We are in communication, and all information has been provided from our side. We are responsible for implementing policy, and we have a vision based on concrete research, facts, and outcomes,” Mikanadze said.
It is noteworthy that the World Bank has long been actively supporting education reform in Georgia. Currently, it is implementing two major projects in the country: the Innovation, Inclusive Education and Quality (I2Q) program, and the Human Capital Program, which also covers health and social protection components in addition to education.
