MACRO-2014 Conference – European Integration for Citizens
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Independent Think Tank “Expert-Grup”, in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Moldova, held the second edition of the MACRO Conference, titled “European Integration for People”. Three panels discussed the country's economic risks and opportunities and how European integration can serve citizens' interests.
The State of the Country Report 2014 was presented, analysing key development trends and risks in the economy, labour market, human capital, energy, domestic and foreign policy, environment and pensions. David Dalton argued that foreign direct investment should go to export sectors, while Cristian Ghinea urged farmers to focus on distribution and marketing. Mircea Geoană proposed turning the Giurgiulești port into a strategic freight hub in the Danube – Black Sea area, and Victor Lutenco highlighted the potential of diaspora funds.
On pensions, Adrian Lupușor called for parametric adjustments, such as equalising retirement ages for women and men, combined with structural measures like a multi-pillar system and less informal employment. Jörg Radeke urged authorities to restore the principle “you get what you paid in”. Participants also stressed education and predictability for business, and named capital, labour and productivity as the internal growth factors.
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