Moldova's external debt increased significantly in the first half of the year, with growth occurring in both the public and private sectors. In its published balance of payments report, the National Bank also disclosed the structure of liabilities, the debt-to-GDP ratio, and key creditors, which allows for an assessment of the sources contributing to the burden on the economy.
The World Bank will consider financing new development projects in Moldova and will provide expert and technical assistance in areas such as the pension system, tax policy, public sector wages, railway infrastructure, and the development of the public and private sectors
In Moldova, as part of a World Bank-funded project, a tender has been announced for work to improve traffic safety on five sections of national roads classified as "accident-prone areas" ("black spots").
The Moldovan Competition Council, with support from the World Bank, has begun an assessment of its work, which is intended to serve as the basis for the agency's future reforms. The assessment focuses on internal processes, resource allocation, and organizational structure, as well as a comparison with similar agencies in other countries; a roadmap for change is expected to result from this process.
The World Bank will finance new projects in Moldova in areas such as infrastructure, energy, and water supply
The World Bank will provide Moldova with a $50 million loan to modernize public buildings in order to improve their energy efficiency
As part of a World Bank-funded program, the Moldovan Investment Agency is selecting 20 companies that wish to increase their online sales in international markets
The World Bank Group mobilized a record amount of private capital for developing countries, and in fiscal year 2026, together with the Group's own financing, the total amount of funds channeled and mobilized by the Group in developing countries exceeded $200 billion
In 2025, Moldova attracted a significant amount of budget support from external partners, with the bulk of the funds coming from government loans. The report on foreign aid also details which international institutions and donors provided funding aimed at stabilizing the budget and advancing reforms.
Moldova and the World Bank will develop a new partnership framework that will define the priorities for future cooperation
In the first half of 2026, Moldova significantly reduced its external government borrowing compared to the same period last year. The bulk of the proceeds went toward budget support, while project financing from external sources accounted for a smaller share—the full version of the article details which lenders provided the funds and how the borrowing was distributed across sectors.
Moldova has revised its projected grant receipts for the 2026 state budget, significantly reducing their amount as part of an adjustment to budget parameters. The changes affected both budgetary support and externally funded projects; the Ministry of Finance attributes the decision to the current level of program implementation and new financing agreements.
Moldova's external public debt stood at $4,855.9 million as of the end of July, having increased by $19.2 million (+0.4%) over the month and by $45.3 million (+0.94%) since the beginning of the year
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