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Moldova advances towards a roadmap to address climate change challenges in forestry and agriculture

The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova, with the support of UNDP Moldova, the Green Climate Fund, and the Embassy of Sweden in Chisinau, has launched a nationa...

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Switzerland and UNDP will continue to support economic development of local communities

Switzerland and UNDP signed on 23 November 2022 a $4 million agreement for the “Resilient and inclusive local markets in Moldova” project, implemented by UNDP. Th...

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European Union and UNDP launch a competition of media articles on debunking myths in the energy sector

Journalists from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in a competition of media articles on debunking myths in the energy sector, launched by the Eu...

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UNDP and the UK will support large-scale campaigns to promote democratic education and participation in elections

The UK continues to support inclusive and transparent elections in Moldova and awards a new funding of $910,900. The funds are allocated to UNDP for the project "...

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European Union and UNDP support 16 civil society development projects on both banks of the Nistru river

16 civil society development projects on both banks of the Nistru benefiting 30,000 people will be funded by the European Union under the Confidence Building Meas...

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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 Moldova since 1992, covering covers two-thirds of the communities, including in Gagauzia and in Transnistrian regions.

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How digital literacy contributes to women's employment and prevention of gender-based violence

This year, 25 women benefited from digital literacy courses offered at the Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Găgăuzia region. The...

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Back from abroad, Maxim Rusnac started a business specialising in the restoration and manufacturing of woodworks

Maxim Rusnac is an entrepreneur from Floreni village, Ungheni district. Two years ago, he returned home after 19 years abroad, where his job was to restore old ce...

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Casa Bunicului, a guesthouse in Manta commune that values local traditions

Casa Bunicului is the first guesthouse to offer tourist services in Pașcani village, Manta commune of Cahul district. This is a family business managed by Lazăr f...

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The pathway from employee to entrepreneur

In Tiraspol and Rîbnița, businesses focusing on enhancing digital skills of children and adults are being developed with the support of the European Union's Confi...

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The tradition of folk costume is revived and cherished in Ungheni

Liliana Starciuc from Ungheni municipality is fond of traditions and traditional costumes. In 2018, her passion turned into a business, that promotes the tradit...

Moldova: overview

2.59

million

population

13.3

%

people live below 5.5 USD per day

38.8

%

total employment rate

23.84

%

renewables in final energy consumption

0.767

HDI

Human Development Index

37.6

%

Parliamentary seats held by women

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