Abkhazian Parliament Committee Moves 'Apartment' Law Forward
Parliamentary Committee proposes 'Apartment Law' for next session review.
SUKHUM / AQW'A ― The Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Reforms has decided to present the law "On Measures to Improve the Socio-Economic Development of Ochamchira, Tquarchal, and Gal Districts" for review at the next Parliament session.
The draft law, discussed by the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Reforms, proposes the construction of apartments and apart-hotels in these regions. According to Rezo Zantaria, head of the committee, the pilot project includes construction on 150 hectares, with a total of 10,000 units planned. The apartments will not be intended for permanent residence.
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District administrations' construction applications will be reviewed by the Cabinet of Ministers. President Aslan Bzhania attended the meeting, stating that there are 140,000 employable citizens in the country, with 42,000 officially employed, 30,000 self-employed, and 65,000 unemployed. Bzhania emphasised the need to develop the economy to address these major challenges.
Following the committee members' vote, it was decided to move the draft law to the next Parliament session for further consideration.
The translation of the draft law submitted by President Aslan Bzhania can be read here.