Business Climate Survey for Swedish Companies in Georgia

ACT’s Impact Business Climate Survey for Swedish companies in Georgia aimed to identify the prospects and bottleneck factors in the Georgian business climate for Swedish businesses to take into account if considering development and expansion in the country.

Within this assignment, ACT conducted a desk review and analyzed existing secondary data. A qualitative study entailing in-depth interviews with key informants and representatives of Swedish businesses in Georgia, as well as a quantitative study comprising an online survey of Swedish businesses in Georgia, were reflected in the report. This project formed a basis for Swedish promotion activities and for dialogue with the Georgian government and state agencies. The survey was helpful for Swedish companies looking into the possibility of investing in Georgia.

Studying the profiles of Swedish businesses enabled us to identify key sectors where Swedish investment could be attracted. Furthermore, the research revealed the types of barriers in the Georgian business environment for Swedish investors to bear in mind, and also looked at ways to overcome them.