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Inauguration of an infrastructure project, a sidewalk designed to improve the quality of life for residents in Coșnița
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“Păcii” and “Prietenii” Streets from Coșnița, Dubăsari district, are becoming models of local infrastructure, with support from the EU and UNDP

Two streets in the village of Coșnița, Dubăsari district, are becoming models of local infrastructure. With support from the EU Confidence Building Measures…

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Twenty aspiring journalists have completed the optional course “Environmental Journalism”, organized with support from the EU and UNDP

Twenty students from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at Moldova State University have completed the optional course “Environmental…

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Sweden and UNDP invest in strengthening rapid response capacity for the protection of the Nistru River in the event of oil pollution

On 30 April, 3 tons of intervention materials, including biodegradable sorbent based on natural peat, were delivered to Moldova for rapid response actions in…

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“Panorama Beleului” and “Dealul Cămilei” – two new touristic routes launched in southern Moldova

“Panorama Beleului” is a touristic route of approximately 5 km which can be completed in 1.5 to 2 hours. The trail offers visitors the opportunity to admire the…

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Grants of up to US$150,000 for environmental and climate projects offered by the Small Grants Programme of the Global Environment Facility

The Small Grants Programme of the Global Environment Facility, implemented by UNDP Moldova, is launching a new call for project proposals for civil society…

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Our Mission

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, including the Republic of Moldova, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP is present in the country since 1992, covering two-thirds of the communities, including Găgăuzia region and left bank of Nistru.

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Rebuilding smarter: How innovators are redesigning the future of housing

Around the world, housing is being reimagined through circular design, low-carbon materials, integrated energy systems, and climate-resilient architecture –…

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The story of the “Auntie Hackers” of Proteagailovca, or how a small digital center brings generations together and transforms a community

Mondays and Fridays feel like Sundays for Olga Contîreva, a 63-year-old resident of the village of Proteagailovca, included in Tighina (Bender) city. On these…

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42 weather monitoring stations provide reliable local data

The Republic of Moldova is modernizing its national meteorological, hydrological, and agrometeorological monitoring system to better protect the population and…

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A language school in Dubăsari, opened with the support of the EU and UNDP

A year ago, Elena Comerzan opened a language school in her hometown of Dubăsari. For over a decade, she taught English and German in Chișinău, but the thought of…

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A farm in Vadul-Rașcov brings prosperity to the entire community

He lived and studied in Italy for nine years, and three years ago he returned to the Republic of Moldova to grow his family's business. Denis Pruteanu is 26…

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Analysis of Multidimensional Poverty in the Republic of Moldova

The document presents a comprehensive analysis of the various ways in which poverty impacts the Moldovan population across four key dimensions: health, education, living standards, and employment, detailed through 11 specific indicators.

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Study of plastic waste in the Republic of Moldova

This study is the first at national level and includes an extensive analysis of the current situation and priority areas of action to reduce plastic waste pollution, considering the increased vulnerability of the Republic of Moldova to the consequences of plastic pollution.

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Digital horizon: Moldova’s youth on the digital future they want to see, in their own words

The following study centres on young people’s outlook on digital transformation in Moldova and seeks to understand the digital needs and challenges which they encounter, as well as their grassroots vision for a better digital future.

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Assessment of the crime and justice statistics of the Republic of Moldova

The assessment aimed to review the current situation in the area of crime and justice statistics, focusing on the authorities involved in data collection, on their role and institutional capacity, on data and mechanisms, on existing systems.

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Moldova: overview

2.38

million

Population

25.6%

Population experiencing multidimensional poverty

40.8%

Total employment rate

24.5%

Renewables in final energy consumption

0.785

Human Development Index

39.6%

Parliamentary seats held by women

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