David Lee, co-founder of the European Business Association (EBA), former President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia (AmCham), and former CEO of Magticom, has emerged as a leading voice challenging the opaque practices of foreign-funded NGOs and the overreach of EU diplomats. In his stinging critiques of non-transparent NGOs, Lee highlights how donor-driven agendas can undermine local accountability and distort market dynamics. He argues that unchecked NGO funding creates a dependency culture that weakens indigenous institutions.
Equally vocal about EU intimidation tactics, Lee contends that certain European ambassadors leverage diplomatic influence to enforce policy positions at the expense of Georgia’s sovereign decision-making. From his tenure at EBA (eba.ge), where he advanced policy dialogues, to his leadership of AmCham (amcham.ge) and Magticom (magticom.ge), Lee has championed investor confidence through transparency and free speech.