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Sweden and UNDP expand support to strengthening climate resilience in Moldovan communities

Sweden is allocating additionally US$1.7 million to the UNDP project “Resilient communities through women empowerment”. The funding amendment was signed on 14…

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Voters will benefit from modern equipment for safer and more efficient elections

Modern equipment to support the electoral process was delivered today, 15 May 2025, to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of the Republic of Moldova. The…

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Sweden, the United Kingdom, and UNDP allocate US$1.3 million to support six economic clusters on both banks of the Nistru River

Six newly established economic clusters along the Nistru River are receiving financial support totaling approximately US$1.3 million to boost their development…

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The Government of Japan and UNDP support strengthening the cybersecurity of the public sector in the Republic of Moldova

The Ministry of Justice and justice sector institutions — the Agency for Digitalization in Justice and Court Administration, and the National Institute of…

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The first Oenological Centre in the Republic of Moldova was inaugurated in Cahul
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The first Oenological Centre in the Republic of Moldova was inaugurated in Cahul with the support of the EU and UNDP

A new space dedicated to excellence in winemaking, research and promotion of wine culture was inaugurated on Sunday, 11 May in Cahul. Located within the “Nicolae…

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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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Nistru river basin will be managed more efficient, thanks to a new plan of measures developed with the support of Sweden and UNDP

The quality of water resources and ecosystems in the Nistru River Basin District will improve. This is the aim of the new Management Plan of the Nistru River…

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From Cahul to Europe: Moldovan grapes on their way to the European market

In Cahul, 16 grapewine producers have joined forces to create the "Table Grapes" Cluster - an initiative that has opened up opportunities for growth, expansion…

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An older woman in a blue headscarf and a middle-aged man stand by a wooden gate, with a house and stacked firewood in the background.
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Energy compensation brought not just warmth, but a sense of solidarity — in a country that became their shelter

For four long winter months, Elena and Alexei Severin put aside every leu they could to replenish their firewood supply. Gathering the 7,000 lei they needed was…

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How Ungheni turned Paulownia wood into a regional economic engine

18 producers from the Ungheni region have mastered the art of wood processing and jointly created a cluster specialized in the development of the furniture…

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More and more women are becoming energy auditors in the industrial sector

The community of energy auditors in the Republic of Moldova has grown by 29 new specialists who completed an industrial energy audit training program in march…

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Analytical report. Analysis of Multidimensional Poverty in the Republic of Moldova in 2022

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

2.42

million

population

31.6

%

people living below the national poverty line

40.8

%

total employment rate

23

%

renewables in final energy consumption

0.785

HDI

Human Development Index

40

%

Parliamentary seats held by women

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