Initiated by Bakhvi HPP, a significant partnership has been established between the company and two of USAID's programs. Specifically, in October 2021, Bakhvi HPP signed a memorandum of cooperation with USAID’s Economic Security and Energy Future programs. Under the memorandum, the parties agreed to jointly implement several projects, exemplifying the best practices of public-private partnerships.
Since 2022, we have been implementing two major projects in collaboration with the Economic Security Program: 1. Creation of the Tea Route and strengthening the hospitality component in the settlements along this route. 2. Connecting Gomi, Bakhmaro, and Goderdzi with a hiking trail and establishing accommodation facilities along the way. This hiking trail will cater to tourists whose aim is to travel on foot, engaging in what is known as hiking.
Additionally, we have a partnership with the Energy Future Program. Together, in 2022, we installed energy-efficient LED street lights along Bakhmaro's central route. The completely deteriorated system was replaced with new poles and LED lights, and for increased durability and safety, the overhead power transmission lines were relocated underground, resulting in a 4.5-kilometer stretch of illuminated central road in Bakhmaro.
This collaboration was initiated by Bakhvi HPP. It is crucial that the projects implemented in the region focus on sustainable development to bring tangible changes to people's lives.