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UNDP announces organizations selected for the BOOST: Innovation Ecosystem Accelerator in Moldova and Ukraine

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Europe and Central Asia, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, has…

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UNDP and China launch a project to improve access to rehabilitation services and assistive technologies for persons with disabilities in Moldova

A new US$2.5 million initiative, funded by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and implemented by the United Nations Development…

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Over 150 young people strengthen their knowledge of climate, energy and environmental protection at EcoLeaders summer schools

More than 150 teenagers from 10 communities across the Republic of Moldova took part in the “EcoLeaders – youth for sustainable communities” summer schools in…

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Pictura murală din Cahul „Surori pentru pace” face apel la solidaritate și coeziune socială
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New UNDP assessment charts a path towards more accessible legal aid systems for forcibly displaced people across Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus

A new regional assessment released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the German Government, finds that Armenia, Georgia…

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EU and UNDP support the registration process for the Digital National Farmers Register

Local organizations working with farmers in the Republic of Moldova can receive grants of up to US$15,000 to carry out information and advisory activities…

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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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„Atunci când contribui acasă, nu doar Moldova câștigă. Câștigi și tu.”
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“When you contribute back home, Moldova is not the only one that benefits. You do too.”

Since the launch of the Short-Term Return Programme for diaspora members with advanced professional experience in 2024, 21 people have taken part in the…

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Cum e-Zilier poate schimba munca sezonieră în Moldova
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How e-Zilier can transform seasonal work in Moldova

Sanctum AG is one of more than 1,400 companies that have already adopted e-Zilier to record day laborers’ work. The company’s experience is a concrete example of…

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How Ala Procopciuc led the voluntary amalgamation process

For Călinești, Chetriș and Hîncești, amalgamation has changed the way local administration is organized. But beyond organizational charts and administrative…

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Când arta devine voce
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When art becomes a voice

How Inna Beregoi transforms walls into spaces for youth dialogue

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Looking beyond the budget: Making every public resource count for Moldova’s development

The Republic of Moldova needs not only additional resources, but also the capacity to translate every available leu into better services, viable investments and…

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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

27.4%

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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