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EU and UNDP support new cohort of municipalities through Mission-Oriented Economy Programme

The EU-funded Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) initiative, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launches a new chapter of a Mission…

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More than 80 young people from the north and south of the country participated in the “Youth-Driven Green Innovation” hackathon, supported by UNDP and the EU

More than 80 young people from Edineț District and Cahul city teamed up to transform ideas about the circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and resource…

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Statement by UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - 17 May 2026

When lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) people are excluded, targeted, or criminalized, the damage goes beyond individual lives.

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For three years, the Alliance of Hometown Associations of Moldova has been engaging communities and the diaspora in local development

More than 160 community leaders, representatives of civil society organizations, central and local public authorities, development partners, as well as diaspora…

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The first Climate and Gender Practitioners’ Community is launched in the Republic of Moldova with support from Sweden, Norway, and UNDP

UNDP Moldova, with the support of Sweden and Norway, is launching the first Climate and Gender Practitioners’ Community in the Republic of Moldova, a national…

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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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