More on Georgia

Apropos talk of Georgia here and also at Registan.net, Eurasianet has a new article on increased aid for Georgia from the US as part of a new program called the Millennium Challenge :

Georgia is now near the top of the candidate list for the alternative U.S. aid program—the Millennium Challenge Account—and is likely this summer to sign a compact for up to $200 million aimed at infrastructure improvements.

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Under the Millennium Challenge program, the Bush administration says it will give money only to poor countries with proper governance. The program chooses states that maintain rule of law, pursue sound economic policies, and demonstrate a commitment to investing in their people. Local officials decide how to use the grants but must show some impact on economic growth.

Georgia is well on it’s way to leaving its neighbors far behind it. Azerbaijan and especially Armenia need to get their acts together.