Party of the Economic Development of Abkhazia
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The Party of the Economic Development of Abkhazia is an opposition party in Abkhazia
led by businessman Beslan Butba
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, which was attended by representatives of many other Abkhazian parties. On 30 January 2008 it signed a cooperation agreement with the People's Party of Abkhazia
, one of the oldest political parties in Abkhazia. The Party financed the repair of the library in Chlou, native village of the writer Bagrat Shinkuba
, which was reopened on 26 April. On 28 November 2008 it held its second congress, which was attended by around 400 delegates. During the congress chairman Beslan Butba condemned the corruption and lack of transparency of the Abkhazian government. On 23 January 2009 the Party organised a roundtable discussion about the run-up to the December 2009 Presidential election
, which was attended by representatives from most other parties. On 23 October 2009 it held its fourth congress, during which Butba was nominated for President, and former Minister of the Interior Almasbei Kchach for Vice President.
Abkhazia
Abkhazia is a disputed political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus.Abkhazia considers itself an independent state, called the Republic of Abkhazia or Apsny...
led by businessman Beslan Butba
Beslan Butba
Beslan Butba is a businessman and opposition politician from Abkhazia. He owns Abkhazia's only private television station Abaza TV and is the chairman of the Party of the Economic Development of Abkhazia...
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History
The Party for the Economic Progress of Abkhazia was founded during its first congress on 26 September 2007. On 25 December it organised a roundtable discussion on the demographic situation in AbkhaziaDemographics of Abkhazia
This article is about the demographic features of the population of Abkhazia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population....
, which was attended by representatives of many other Abkhazian parties. On 30 January 2008 it signed a cooperation agreement with the People's Party of Abkhazia
People's Party of Abkhazia
The People’s Party of Abkhazia is an oppositional political party in Abkhazia led by Iakub Lakoba. Founded in March 1992 it is one of the oldest political parties in Abkhazia. The People's Party was one of the parties that stood at the basis of the Forum of Abkhaz People's Unity founded 8 February...
, one of the oldest political parties in Abkhazia. The Party financed the repair of the library in Chlou, native village of the writer Bagrat Shinkuba
Bagrat Shinkuba
Bagrat Uasyl-ipa Shinkuba, was an Abkhaz writer, poet, historian, linguist and politician. He studied history and languages of Abkhaz, Adyghe and Ubykh people...
, which was reopened on 26 April. On 28 November 2008 it held its second congress, which was attended by around 400 delegates. During the congress chairman Beslan Butba condemned the corruption and lack of transparency of the Abkhazian government. On 23 January 2009 the Party organised a roundtable discussion about the run-up to the December 2009 Presidential election
Abkhazian presidential election, 2009
On 12 December 2009, Abkhazia held its fourth Presidential election since the post of President of the Republic of Abkhazia was created in 1994. The election was won by incumbent president Sergei Bagapsh in the first round with 61% of the votes, thus gaining a second term in office. He was be...
, which was attended by representatives from most other parties. On 23 October 2009 it held its fourth congress, during which Butba was nominated for President, and former Minister of the Interior Almasbei Kchach for Vice President.