Kakha Bendukidze
Georgian economist and reformer
Born
April 20th, 1956
69 years ago
Died
November 13th, 2014
10 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Georgia
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An economist and politician from Georgia, contributed significantly to the nation's economic reforms after the Rose Revolution. Served as the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, implementing policies that spurred privatization and deregulation. Advocated for free market principles, which transformed the Georgian economy. Believed in reducing the size of government and promoted entrepreneurship.
Served as Minister of Economy
Implemented extensive economic reforms
Promoted privatization and deregulation
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