Businessman Resan Kikava says he trusts Georgia’s official economic statistics only partially, but believes the country’s economy showed strong resilience despite the political climate. Speaking on BMGTV’s “Tsertili,” he noted that real economic stability was largely maintained through the agility and foresight of Georgian companies.
Official data shows Georgia’s economy grew by 7.5% in the first 11 months of 2025. However, Kikava emphasized that figures released by institutions “operating within an authoritarian vertical” cannot be fully reliable. Even so, he argues that businesses helped minimize potential economic damage.
“The economy held up thanks to the adaptability and resilience of companies,” he said. “Business successfully fulfilled its economic role, even if it fell short in demonstrating civic responsibility and solidarity.”
Kikava, who frequently voices his civic views, discussed the role of business under authoritarian conditions, the lack of solidarity in the private sector, and the risks associated with Georgia’s increasing international isolation.
“I hope businesses will show more civic responsibility and solidarity. With unity, we can change the country’s trajectory,” he added.
