Georgia - Trans-Caspian Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project - Chair Summary - June 2, 2026

Jul 19, 2026

Chair Summary for June 2, 2026 covers Executive Directors’ approval of an IBRD loan of EUR 324.7 million (US$372 million equivalent) to Georgia under the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project (TC-GATE). Directors highlight the project’s objective to improve corridor performance and resilience, note strategic regional significance, and endorse the integrated financing model. Discussion focuses on reform coordination, institutional and governance changes, risk management, financial and debt sustainability for JSC Georgian Railway, procurement openness, roles of IFC/MIGA, performance-based disbursement conditions, gender and women’s labor participation, and implementation of E&S standards.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Project approval and loan terms

Development objective and strategic context

Reform coordination and risk management

Financial sustainability and procurement

Performance-based conditions, gender, and E&S standards

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Georgia Trans-Caspian Corridor Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project Chair Summary* June 2, 2026 Executive Directors approved an IBRD loan in the amount of EUR 324.7 million (US$372 million equivalent) to Georgia for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project (TC-GATE), on the terms and conditions set out in the President’s Memorandum. Ms. Rawet wished to be recorded as abstaining. Directors welcomed the project’s development objective to improve the performance and resilience of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in Georgia. They recognized its strategic significance as part ofthe WBG’s broader commitment to support economic development at both national and regional levels. They also welcomed the WBG integrated financing model with multiple co-financing partners. Directors inquired about the government’s reform ambition and emphasized the importance of close coordination and sequencing of relevant reform measures, including institutional and governance reforms, as well as robust risk management. They inquired about the measures to ensure financial and debt sustainability of the JSC Georgian Railway, including the upcoming 2028 Eurobond refinancing. Directors also inquired about open and competitive procurement processes and the role of IFC and MIGA in mobilizing private capital. They underlined the importance of applying lessons learned from ongoing WBG interventions in the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor to other regions. Directors welcomed the use of performance-based conditions to link disbursements to measurable gains in operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and governance reform. They emphasized the importance of achieving meaningful results on gender and women’s labor force participation along the corridor. Directors recognized the risks associated with the operation and encouraged continued application of strong mitigation measures. They encouraged sustained community and shareholder engagement throughout implementation and stressed the need for close coordination with development partners, including ensuring effective implementation of E&S standards. *This Summary is not an approved record.

FAQs

What was the IBRD loan approved for Georgia under TC-GATE?

Executive Directors approved an IBRD loan of EUR 324.7 million (US$372 million equivalent) for Georgia for the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor - Georgia Accessibility and Transport Enhancement Project (TC-GATE).

What development objective did Directors discuss for the project?

Directors welcomed the development objective to improve the performance and resilience of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in Georgia, including its strategic regional significance.

Which implementation areas and performance conditions did Directors emphasize?

Directors emphasized close coordination and sequencing of reforms, robust risk management, financial and debt sustainability for JSC Georgian Railway, open and competitive procurement, performance-based conditions, gender outcomes for women’s labor force participation, and effective implementation of E&S standards.

Jul 19, 2026

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