EESC Georgia

Georgia on European Way: Creation of Effective Model for DCFTA and SME
Strategy Implementation
Results of the DCFTA related mappings of

Georgian SMEs and CSOs
www.GeorgiaDCFTA.ge SLIDE 1
 Survey methodology
 Mapping CSOs:
organization’s profile
scope of activities
awareness about the DCFTA
 Mapping SMEs:
general profile
export potential
awareness about the DCFTA
 SWOT analysis of the surveyed SMEs
Methodology of mapping CSOs
Sample included CSOs that are:
 Legally registered in Georgia’s regions;
 Actively implementing activities in the regions;
 Priority – to CSOs working on DCFTA-related topics: regional
development, promoting entrepreneurship, European integration
and advocacy.
Methodology of mapping SMEs
Sample included SMEs that are:
 Legally registered and operating in Georgia’s regions;
 Fit the legal definition of SME;
 Producing goods that could potentially be exported (not service
providers).
Survey methodology
 Desk research;
 Snowball method sampling;
 Semi-structured questionnaires, filled online, over the phone and
via field research;
 CSOs: 16 questions: general profile, scope of activities, target
groups, communication tools;
 SMEs: 31 questions: general profile, assessment of export potential,
awareness level about the DCFTA.
Mapping CSOs: 168 local organizations
Scope of activities of local CSOs
 Only 9% mentioned SMEs
among the main target groups
 Agribusiness – 8%
 Self-governing bodies – 14%
 The most popular target group
is youth
The biggest number of CSOs

working with SMEs and
agribusinesses were found in
Samtskhe-Javakheti, Adjara
A.R., and Kakheti.
Scope of activities of local CSOs
5% of respondents work directly on
DCFTA implementation
17% work on economic
development
16% on promoting agriculture
Topics relevant to DCFTA

(economic development, agriculture,
DCFTA, food safety and export
promotion ) are most covered in
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Samtskhe-
Javakheti, Adjara A.R. and Shida
Kartli regions.
Awareness about DCFTA
 152 surveyed CSOs expressed
interest to take part in DCFTA
implementation in Georgia
(92% of respondents).
 Of those who are interested,
100% need additional
information or training on
DCFTA related issues.
SME survey: 559 local enterprises
Production areas of interviewed
SMEs
Production of interviewed SMEs by
region
Assessing export potential
23% of surveyed SMEs export their products.
Biggest proportion of exporters are in Guria, Imereti and Adjara A.R.
From those that export:

 15 % export to the EU,
 27% - to both EU and other than EU market,
 58% - to other than EU market.
54% of respondents plan to start exporting, either to the EU, or to

other than EU market.
Countries to which SMEs export
their products
Obstacles to export to the EU single
market
 Lack of partners in the EU
countries;
 Lack of information about the
procedures for exporting to the EU
single market;
 Production volumes are small and
insufficient for exporting;
 Lack of resources to produce
enough for export;
 Not having quality certification
required for exporting to the EU
single market.
Certification
73% of respondents do not have any
certification, but…
43% plan to apply for
certificates/standards in the near
future.
This applies to majority of

respondents from the Adjara A.R.
(62.7%) and Racha-Lechkhumi and
Kvemo Svaneti (53.3%).
Awareness among DCFTA among
local SMEs
Majority of interviewed SMEs are informed about DCFTA: 62%
The most informed regions are:
 Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti: 72%
 Samtskhe-Javakheti: 72%
 Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti: 67%
The least informed region – Kvemo Kartli (39%).
From all 559 intervied SMEs, only 1 assessed DCFTA implementation

negatively. The respondent was not informed about DCFTA.
Main incentives for exporting into
the EU
Nearly half of SMEs- 46% -
as the main motivator listed
sales growth;
35% - high prices in the EU
market;
11% - export diversification
opportunities.
Awareness and participation in SME
support programs
Support programs in which SMEs
have participated
More…
 Survey results in English and Georgian: www.eesc.lt/en
 Project FB: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDCFTA/
 Official website: www.GeorgiaDCFTA.ge
 Email: info@georgiadcfta.ge, dovile.sukyte@eesc.lt
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Strategy Implementation
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Georgian SMEs and CSOs

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Georgia on European Way: Creation of Effective Model for DCFTA and SME

Results of the DCFTA related mappings of

The biggest number of CSOs

Topics relevant to DCFTA

From those that export:

54% of respondents plan to start exporting, either to the EU, or to

This applies to majority of

The least informed region – Kvemo Kartli (39%).

From all 559 intervied SMEs, only 1 assessed DCFTA implementation

Results of the DCFTA related mappings of

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