Moldova is making progress in reforming state-owned enterprises with the support of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Oleg Bivol, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced this while speaking at the 46th meeting of the OECD Working Party on State Ownership and Privatization. The event brought together member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), representatives of Eastern Partnership countries, and international partners to discuss policies, best practices, and challenges in this area. At the meeting, Oleg Bivol presented Moldova’s country report: “State-Owned Enterprises: Portfolio Review and Reform Priorities.” He highlighted key changes in the management of the state-owned enterprise portfolio, as well as reform priorities aimed at strengthening corporate governance and enhancing transparency and accountability. Oleg Bivol noted that disciplined and efficient state-owned enterprises are essential for the private sector to thrive, and that creating a level playing field is crucial for sustainable and inclusive growth. The meeting also discussed Moldova’s priorities in the upcoming review of the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises. This process will expand previously initiated assessments—initially focused on enterprises in the energy sector—to all state-owned enterprises, thereby contributing to the strengthening of discipline and efficiency in the state economic sector. As noted by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, these developments underscore Moldova’s firm commitment to implementing consistent reforms that have a direct impact on economic competitiveness and the process of accession to the European Union. // 06.04.2026 — InfoMarket
