The Parliamentary Price Commission recommends that the government significantly strengthen support for small and medium-sized producers, according to the commission’s chairman Shota Berekashvili. The recommendation is part of a broader report on food, medicine, and fuel pricing structures presented at a commission meeting.
Berekashvili said the proposals include targeted state programs for SMEs, as well as reducing or eliminating certain commercial costs to help them better place products in retail networks. He described this as a “systemic transformation” necessary for improving market access.
The commission also emphasizes workforce training and skills development to help local producers compete with imported goods. According to Berekashvili, a 3–4 year strategy is needed, particularly in agriculture, where the main challenges are limited working capital and weak access to financing.
He added that strengthening SMEs is essential for market competitiveness and consumer protection. The parliamentary commission was created for a three-month period to analyze pricing mechanisms and prepare recommendations, and has already heard from producers, retailers, distributors, pharmaceutical companies, and fuel importers.
