IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN GEORGIA
Abstract
Economic development is of great importance to regional development. International experience shows that inclusive economic growth largely depends on not only the national, but also regional development planning and implementation of strong and competitive regions. Regional development is considered as the key factor in achieving national success.
The plan on regional level is to support establishment of modern institute and pilot centers, as well as promotion of international best practices of public-private partnership models. For successful implementation of regional policy directions and strategies adopted thereon it is of particular importance that specific action plans are inclusively developed and implemented in the nearest future, provided with the effective monitoring and evaluation tools and measurable indicators combined.
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