Moldova changes rules for transferring state investments to mayors' offices and residents' associations
Moldova is introducing new rules for the transfer of government investments to local governments and homeowners' associations
Moldova is introducing new rules for the transfer of government investments to local governments and homeowners' associations
The government is discussing measures to accelerate investment in the construction sector, unblock stalled projects, and expand the housing supply, including affordable options for young families and middle-income citizens. At the same time, developers are insisting on a review of one of the mandatory industry fees and a streamlining of procedures that, they say, are holding back the launch of new projects.
"Moldova needs to establish strong local governments capable of attracting and managing European funds," said Vasile Tofan
The government has presented a draft of Moldova's new administrative-territorial structure, which calls for the creation of 273 municipalities and three regions—North, Central, and South
France will fund a new phase of support for intermunicipal cooperation in Moldova, which is intended to help local authorities better coordinate development and improve the quality of public services. The project, implemented in partnership with UNDP, includes the introduction of a common planning methodology, a digital tool for data exchange, and the adaptation of international best practices to local conditions.
Moldova has unveiled an updated concept for administrative reform, which calls for significant changes to the local governance system and a redistribution of powers among levels of government. Government officials maintain that the new model should ensure that services remain accessible to the public while reducing administrative costs and placing greater emphasis on regional development and infrastructure projects.
In Moldova, hundreds of projects are already being implemented under European programs, addressing local government reform, the digitization of services, and community development. At the first meeting of the joint platform with European institutions, participants discussed how to strengthen mayors and prepare them for the new opportunities offered by European integration.
To date, the Moldovan government has allocated a total of more than 1.588 billion lei for projects under the "European Village – 2" National Program, and for projects under the "Europe Is Close" National Program — more than 697 million lei
The Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova has demanded that the process of regulatory amalgamation of settlements be suspended until a comprehensive legal framework is adopted. The organization cites risks to local self-government, insufficient time for consultations, and controversial conditions under which access to funding is tied to consent to the merger.
The next—9th—round of the free training program for aspiring entrepreneurs will take place from August 11 to 13 in Comrat
Cities in Moldova will be able to compete for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2033: the government plans to hold a national selection process for candidates
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