1. 1 I NTRODUCTION O F K VEMO K ARTLI R EGIONAL D EVELOPMENT A GENCY Rustavi October 19, 2013 1

2. 2 Content Establishment in 2012 Our goal Main Activities Planned Activities Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency 2

3. 3 Founders – Governor’s Administration of Kvemo Kartli – 6 municipalities & 1 self-governing city Partner – Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ – the German Society for International Cooperation ) Establishment in 2012 3 Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

4. 4 Our goal Promote Kvemo Kartli’s Regional Economic Development by attracting investment, supporting domestic companies and stimulating start-ups. 4 RDAInvestorsCompaniesMunicipalities Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

5. 5 Our services Assistance in every stage of investment process Information on tax system and legal framework Greenfield sites and premises 5 RDA Investors CompaniesMunicipalities Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

6. 6 Our services Supporting companies in exporting Consultancy in preparation of projects and business plans Trainings and workshops 6 RDAInvestors Companies Municipalities Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

7. 7 Our services Regional marketing Implementation of joint projects with municipalities and cities in Kvemo Kartli 7 RDAInvestorsCompanies Municipalities Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

8. 8 Facts & Figures Tolat area – 6528 Km ² Regional hub – the Capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi – 25 km; – the Republics of Armenia - 72km; – the Republic of Azerbaijan - 25 km; – Tbilisi International Airport - 20 km. More than 500.000 people – 45% Georgians – 45% Azeri – 7% Armenians 800 students at Rvali University 1000 students at VET college Modusi 8 Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

9. 9 Labor Market educated and experienced workforce in technical fields; Metallurgists, Chemical, Hydro and Civil Engineers, 9 Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

10. 10 Main activities Collection of information on companies active in the region Preparation of promotional materials Applications for different donor projects Cooperation with institutions at national and international level Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency 10

11. 11 Identification of leading sectors: Main activities 11 Heavy Industry Agriculture/ Food Processing Used Car Market Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

12. 12 Planned activities Establishment of Biker (bike sharing project) In Rustavi City Creation of Internet Logistic center/Portal for Business (“kvemo Kartli Business Facebook”) Visiting Lodz Economic Forum with representatives of Kvemo Kartli’s business sector Creation of Investment package for municipalities 12 Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency

13. 13 Thank you for your attention! Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency Address.: 18 Kostava Ave., 3700 Rustavi, Georgia Phone.: 0341 221 550 E-mail.: info@kkrda.ge www.kkrda.ge 13 Kvemo Kartli Regional Development Agency