World Economic Forum Names Georgia’s PM as Young Global Leader

Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze has been named by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.

“Mamuka Bakhtadze is Prime Minister of Georgia. Previously, he was the Minister of finance and special representative of the New Silk Road. He started his career in the transport and energy sectors. He promises to usher in liberal reforms, European Union membership, and NATO membership for this South Caucasus country,” the organization says.

The Forum of Young Global Leaders, the World Economic Forum’s foundation for remarkable leaders under 40, was founded to fuel new models of leadership. Every year, the organization seeks out change-makers with the grit, foresight and potential to improve the state of the world. 

For 2019, the World Economic Forum chose 127 young leaders from all over the world.

“We look for individuals who reflect global diversity, innovate to promote public interest and value authentic exchanges towards public-private cooperation. Our team invites them to join a five-year program cultivating a generosity of spirit and the recognition that the world can only mirror our hopes if we work together,” the organization says.

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.

The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

By Thea Morrison