Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulated Professor Leszek Balcerowicz on being awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of TSU
Professor Leszek Balcerowicz has been awarded the title of Honorary Doctor at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The event was attended by Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, who addressed the audience and personally congratulated Professor Balcerowicz on receiving the title of Honorary Doctor.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: “The economic reforms implemented by Professor Balcerowicz, known as the 'Balcerowicz Plan', have had a significant impact on post-communist countries, including contributing to Georgia's transition to market economy principles. His long-standing career boasts numerous prestigious awards, and we are proud that Professor Balcerowicz has today been awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of Tbilisi State University. In doing so, we recognize his high academic achievements and exceptional contribution to the development of society. I would like to once again emphasize the importance of Professor Balcerowicz's achievements, congratulate him on this significant award, and wish him success in his future endeavors.”
The ceremony for conferring the title of Honorary Doctor upon Leszek Balcerowicz was hosted by Giorgi Sharvashidze, Rector of Tbilisi State University.
Leszek Balcerowicz, the author of the so-called 'shock therapy', is a Polish economist, statesman, and professor at the Warsaw School of Economics. In 1989, he became the Minister of Finance in Tadeusz Mazowiecki's first non-communist government and led free-market economic reforms, as a result of which Poland's economy became one of the best in Europe. Over the years, he has held high-ranking positions such as Chairman of the National Bank of Poland and Deputy Prime Minister.
Leszek Balcerowicz is an honorary doctor of more than 20 universities worldwide. Throughout his successful career, he has received prestigious awards such as the Ludwig Erhard Prize, the Transatlantic Leadership Award, the Carl Bertelsmann Prize, and others.
Leszek Balcerowicz is the author of over 100 publications in Poland and abroad.
