Thirty access ramps are constructed in public institutions that host polling stations during 2025-2026. The initiative is implemented by the INFONET Alliance, in partnership with UNDP and the Central Electoral Commission, with the support of the Governments of Norway, Sweden, Canada, and Denmark. The total value of the investment amounts to US$212,000.

The ramps are built in public buildings such as schools and cultural centers, ensuring that throughout the year, persons with disabilities and all residents have access to education and other opportunities. When elections are held and these institutions serve as polling stations, the ramps facilitate access and enable all citizens to exercise their right to vote.

"Ensuring real accessibility of the electoral process is a constant priority for the Central Electoral Commission. The installation of access ramps in polling stations is a concrete step through which we reaffirm our commitment to guaranteeing all citizens, including persons with reduced mobility, the full and unhindered exercise of their right to vote. At the same time, it is essential for society as a whole to be aware and to act consistently to ensure access in all public institutions, not only on election day," said Dana Munteanu, Secretary of the Central Election Commission.

"Such initiatives contribute to creating more accessible and inclusive communities for everyone. Accessibility is about people and their everyday lives. It should not depend on individual projects alone but become a standard embedded in how public infrastructure is planned, funded, and maintained. Let us continue to work together to ensure equal opportunities for all people," said Seher Ariner, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative to the Republic of Moldova.

"Accessibility is a precondition for the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities. Access ramps in public buildings ensure equal access to educational, social, medical, cultural, and administrative services. Human rights are not a matter of negotiation but a constant objective of a functional democracy," said Victor Koroli, executive director of the INFONET Alliance.

The need for these investments is confirmed by the results of the national assessment of polling station accessibility, conducted in 2025 by the INFONET Alliance with the support of UNDP. According to the analysis, only 112 polling stations out of a total of 1,974 are accessible. A further 567 stations, or less than one-third, are partially accessible, while 1,295, or more than two-thirds, remain inaccessible.

The previous assessment conducted in 2022 found that only 18 polling stations (0.89%) were fully accessible, 551 (27%) were partially accessible and approximately 72% were inaccessible.

Thus, the 2025 data show more than a sixfold increase in the number of fully accessible polling stations, from 18 to 112. At the same time, the percentage of inaccessible polling stations has decreased from approximately 72% to 65%, while the share of partially accessible stations has remained relatively constant: 27% in 2022 compared to 29% in 2025.

Although significant progress has been made in recent years, the accessibility of polling stations remains an area that requires continued investment and sustained attention.