George Gogitidze

George Gogitidze

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    National Digital Villages Specialist at FAO | Project Manager | Cluster Development Agent | SME Development Specialist | Cycling Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Georgian Academy of Science, Institute of Economics

      1998 - 2001
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking and Financial Support Services

      Working on different problematic issues of Georgian economic system such as planning, budgeting, financial system stability support, monetary politics together with the experienced financial and economic experts and scientists.

    • Tbilisi State University

      1993 - 1998
      Master's degree International Economics Master of International Economics
  • Experience

    • VTB Bank Georgia

      Jan 2005 - Feb 2011

      Supporting bank development policy, service management, negotiating with clientees, seeking new markets for new products, stuff management, providing management with essential details on strategic planning. Supporting bank development policy, service management, negotiating with clientees, seeking new markets for new products, stuff management, providing management with essential details on strategic planning.

      • Branch Manager

        Feb 2007 - Feb 2011
      • Chief of Treasury Department

        Jan 2005 - Feb 2007
    • Civil Court

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2020
      Financial Advisor
    • OPEN NET

      Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
      Digital Ambassador
    • UNIDO

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
      Cluster Development Agent
    • FAO

      Mar 2024 - now
      National Digital Villages Specialist

      In this role, I play a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing a project in Georgia, working closely with partners, the FAO country office, and the FAO regional office. Responsibilities include identifying villages with potential for digital transformation through interviews with community members, assessing readiness levels, organizing interviews and focus groups, developing readiness assessment reports for rural communities, identifying gaps and needs, planning and implementing interventions, supporting farmers in adopting digital tools through tailored training programs, conducting workshops and events, contributing to the development of a DVI Roadmap, serving as a local project contact point, conducting field visits as needed, and assisting in research on digital agriculture solutions in Georgia. Show less

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