Jan van Bilsen, IFC Regional Manager for the South Caucasus, talks to Andrew Wrobel about Georgia’s great potential, as well as some of the challenges it still faces.
Andrew Wrobel
Andrew Wrobel is the head of content strategy and publishing at Emerging Europe. Trained as a journalist and a filmmaker, he has worked for press and broadcast media for over 15 years, covering business and economy. He has authored and contributed to a number of international business, investment and trade-related publications and reports. He specialises in nation branding (PhD candidate). He's a frequent moderator, panellist and commentator. Twitter: @andrew__wrobel
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