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Statement by UNDP Administrator on Human Rights Day - 10 December

Today, wars scar large swathes of the world, and we face the highest number of conflicts since 1945. Some of the worst human rights violations occur during war an...

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International Anti-Corruption Day - 9 December 2023

In 2023, the world marks the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), a statement of our global community’s determination to ...

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Trade Resilience Forum 2023: adapting to current crises and exploring new trade opportunities

The third edition of the largest trade and export promotion event in the Republic of Moldova – Trade Resilience Forum – took place on 6 December. More than 170 pr...

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The third edition of the Business Barometer highlights a positive trend

On 5 December 2023, the third edition of the Business Barometer of the Republic of Moldova was launched. To assess the business climate and investment potential i...

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The city halls of Cahul and Ungheni municipalities have been ISO-certified on quality management and anti-bribery

Cahul and Ungheni city halls are the first two local public authorities in the Republic of Moldova to receive ISO certificates for the Integrated Quality Manageme...

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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 in Găgăuzia and in Transnistrian regions.

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The Water Law, adjusted to European standards, is becoming an efficient instrument in managing water resources

Due to climate change, Moldova is facing an acute shortage of water, which could have serious consequences for its inhabitants in the coming years. To help the Go...

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Mariko, UN Volunteer: "Volunteering is more than just an occupation - I think it's a habit that we need to cultivate over a lifetime."

Mariko Harada has been living and working in Moldova for about seven months. As a UN Volunteer Programme Coordinator with UNDP, she works across two Japan-funded ...

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“We have the chance to restore the former glory of medicinal and aromatic plants in Moldova”

The woman leading the micro-cluster of aromatic plant producers

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Is Moldova ready to embrace the European Climate Agenda?

September 2023 has been recorded as the hottest ever in the history of meteorological measurements in several European countries. The Republic of Moldova was no e...

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Stories
A furniture company from Cahul is developing with the support of the European Union and UNDP Moldova

You can find furniture for the home, office, garden or to order in the store and at the factory managed by Serghei Bajenov in Cahul.

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Publications

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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Electoral Education - a Basic Citizenship Attribute in a Culture of Participatory and Representative Democracy

The study includes a comprehensive analysis of the national curriculum in terms of the presence of electoral literacy modules for students, starting from elementary school to high school.

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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

2.59

million

population

13.3

%

people live below 5.5 USD per day

39.8

%

total employment rate

25.06

%

renewables in final energy consumption

0.767

HDI

Human Development Index

40

%

Parliamentary seats held by women

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