The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and the representatives of the international organization “Mercy Corps” in Georgia.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between the academic sector and international development organizations, creating new opportunities for students and young people to gain practical experience, entrepreneurial knowledge, and access to development programs.
The Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSU) shared the glimpses of the Memorandum Signing ceremony on its official Facebook Page on February 5, 2026, Thursday. The Ministry also shared a small note about the event along with its glimpses.
The document was signed by the rector of BSU, Tite Aroshidze, and the director of the “Mercy Corps” delegation mission in Georgia, Irakli Kasrashvili.
It is worth noting that the memorandum signing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Rector of BSU, Giorgi Katamadze and Tamar Siradze, as well as the director of the project “Promoting rural development through youth entrepreneurship in Georgia Phase II”, Giga Sarukhanishvili, and project assistant Guranda Gogitidze.
The agreement envisages cooperation between the parties within the framework of the project “RDYE II”, which aims to improve entrepreneurial skills and deepen the knowledge of young people aged 18-35 years. The project promotes the development of both agricultural and non-agricultural businesses, increasing access to finance and building market links.
The activities of the project are aimed at encouraging young people to engage in social and economic life, improving their well-being, and developing entrepreneurial potential. Knowledge and practical skills gained will help young people to get employed and self-employed.
Within the framework of the memorandum, the University provides for the dissemination of project information to target groups, organizing information meetings and various activities, using effective communication mechanisms and coordination with the project team.
