Tbilisi (GBC) - International financial publications Central Banking and Capital Finance International have published articles about the appointment of Natia Turnava as the Governor of the National Bank of Georgia this month.
Central Banking noted Turnava, appointed by Mikheil Kavelashvili, was the first woman to hold the position in the Bank’s history, while CFI highlighted her confirmation as a “clear commitment to policy continuity and financial stability”.
"A seasoned economist with extensive experience in both Government and the private sector, Turnava steps into the role at a pivotal moment, as Georgia seeks to navigate global economic and financial volatility”, the article reads.
In her prior role as the Acting Governor of the NBG, she was credited with implementing “effective” monetary policies that led to “low inflation” rates and “financial stability”, CFI said.
"During her tenure as an Acting Governor, the Georgian lari maintained its stability - a particularly challenging task given that Georgia operates under a floating exchange rate regime”, CFI said.
The British publication also emphasised the importance of Turnava’s governance in restoring investor confidence, which it said was seen as “key” for Georgia’s long-term economic resilience.
