The European Union, Sweden and Austria are teaming up to develop mountain tourism and organic agriculture in Georgia’s Zemo Svaneti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, and Imereti mountainous regions with a budget of €6.8 million.
Representatives of the EU, Sweden and Austrian signed a contract on International Mountain Day to start the ‘Green Economy: Sustainable Mountain Tourism and Organic Agriculture (GRETA)’ project in Georgia.
The four year project will start in 2019 and will be funded by:
- The European Commission – €3 million
- Sweden – €2.8 million
- The Austrian Development Cooperation – €1 million
The EU believes in the great potential of Georgia’s mountainous regions. This project will boost economic development and raise incomes in mountainous regions, while fully respecting and preserving their natural beauty and cultural heritage. I am grateful that two EU Member states, Sweden and Austria, with great experience in this field, have joined forces with us on this project to support Georgia”, said Ambassador of the European Union Carl Hartzell.
