Energy expert Murman Margvelashvili says that Georgia needs qualified, unbiased work when dealing with large hydropower projects such as Khudoni, Namakhvani, and Nenskra. Speaking on the Business Course, he noted that these projects could potentially be built by the state, but only if the government adopts a constructive, non-coercive approach toward local communities.
According to Margvelashvili, the state should focus on active dialogue, explanations, and cooperation rather than forceful actions against protesters. This approach, he argues, would help reduce reputational damage in the eyes of potential investors and create a more trustworthy environment for attracting strategic investment.
He added that such a model would also reassure the population that the state maintains control over its territory and remains a responsible actor in the development of major energy infrastructure.
