News & press releases
Eurosfat 2023: European Union and new horizons - Republic of Moldova
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Romania's largest European business forum - EUROSFAT 2023 - arrives for the first time in the Republic of Moldova.After several successful editions of the event, held in Bucharest and Timisoara, the event crosses the Prut, where it will bring together European, Romanian, Moldovan officials together with the private sector, academia and civil society, to identify #NewHorizons for our country's accession to the EU.
The members of the National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, the RM-EU Platform and the Domestic Advisory Group on Trade and Sustainable Development benefited from a series of trainings dedicated to institutional growth and development
Monday, 06 November 2023
In October – November, 5 training sessions were held dedicated to the growth and development of the capacities of the members of the National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, the RM-EU Platform and the Domestic Advisory Group on Trade and Sustainable Development.
Resilient CSOs + Responsible Budgeting = Accelerated AA implementation
The largest financial education campaign in the Republic of Moldova was launched with the support of USAID
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
The article is available only in Romanian.
Financial literacy campaign
The Reform of state-owned companies and the Public Property Agency: immediate needs
Thursday, 05 October 2023
This article is available in the Romanian version.
Consolidarea competitivității întreprinderilor de stat prin fortificarea guvernanței corporative
Fifteen civil society organisations have strengthened their knowledge in monitoring and analysing budget expenses at both local and central levels
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
From July to September 2023, these 15 civil society organisations, beneficiaries of the "Civil Society for European Integration" project, participated in five thematic training sessions related to the monitoring and analysis of budget expenses. The training sessions aimed at enhancing the organisations’ capacities to support and promote the alignment of budgetary priorities with the Europeanisation agenda at the national and local levels, as well as at increasing their involvement in the decision-making.
Resilient CSOs + Responsible Budgeting = Accelerated AA implementation
Twelfth meeting of the Civil Society Platform European Union - Republic of Moldova: progress, commitments, recommendations for launching EU accession negotiations by the end of the year
Friday, 01 September 2023
On September 1, 2023, the twelfth meeting of the Civil Society Platform European Union - Republic of Moldova was held in Chișinău. During the Platform's meeting was discussed and evaluated the progress Moldova made in fulfilling the 9 recommendations of the European Commission for opening the accession negotiations to the EU. The importance of joint efforts of all stakeholders was reiterated in order to fulfil the commitments undertaken in the field of justice and the fight against corruption, as well as to advance the implementation of all chapters of the Association Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova.
Resilient CSOs + Responsible Budgeting = Accelerated AA implementation
The fourth edition of the Financial Education Camp "Give money meaning" has ended
Thursday, 10 August 2023
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Financial education camp at the 4th edition. We have started the registrations!
Wednesday, 02 August 2023
„Tabăra de educație financiară”, preconizată anul acesta pentru perioada 7-10 august a ajuns la a IV-a ediție. Este un eveniment pe care Banca Națională a Moldovei îl desfășoară în perioada estivală, în parteneriat cu Centrul Analitic Independent „Expert-Grup” în cadrul proiectului de educație financiară „Dă sens banilor”.
#MoldovaEUCandidateCheck – 2nd Shadow Report on the implementation of Moldova’s commitments for opening EU accession negotiations
Thursday, 20 July 2023
The Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE), the Independent Think Tank "Expert-Grup" and the Legal Resources Centre from Moldova (LRCM), within the #ThinkTanks4EUMembership initiative and in cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in the Republic of Moldova, presented on Thursday, July 20, 2023, during the press conference, the second Shadow Report on the implementation of the Moldova’s Action Plan for the implementation of the 9 steps of the European Commission in the context of Moldova’s EU membership application.
Expert-Grup awarded by the European Union for the implementation of the project "Inform, empower and act! Civil society for better budgetary governance in Moldova" (My Budget)
Friday, 09 June 2023
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Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The prospects of issuing Eurobonds by the Republic of Moldova, a topic of discussion in the press club dedicated to the financial instrument
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Perspectivele emiterii de euroobligațiuni de către Republica Moldova și aspectele principale ce țin de instrumentul financiar Eurobond și ratingul de țară, au constituit subiectul de discuție a clubului de presă desfășurat miercuri, 6 iunie 2023,
The energy and water consumption of over 3 thousand public institutions will be monitored through an energy management information system
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Article available only in Romanian.
The European Union supports Civil Society in promoting the Europeanization agenda
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
The Independent Think-Tank Expert-Grup as the main partner, in partnership with the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE), the Institutum Virtutes Civilis (IVC) and the "Friedrich Ebert" Foundation organized on Monday, May 15, 2023, the launch event of the project "Civil Society for European Integration", financed by the European Union and co-financed by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Resilient CSOs + Responsible Budgeting = Accelerated AA implementation
10 dintre asociațiile de locatari din cadrul proiectului „Primele Rândunele” implementat de Expert Grup au primit gratuit rapoartele de audit energetic ale blocurilor pe care le administrează
Friday, 12 May 2023
10 dintre asociațiile de locatari participante în cadrul proiectului „Primele Rândunele” implementat de Expert Grup au primit gratuit rapoartele de audit energetic ale blocurilor pe care le administrează. Astfel locatarii deja pot face cunoștință cu lista de măsuri de eficiență energetică necesare pentru blocul lor, precum și prețurile estimative ale lucrărilor și materialelor necesare.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
The reform concept of the National Employment Agency, discussed with media representatives at a press club
Thursday, 04 May 2023
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection presented the reform concept of the National Employment Agency
Wednesday, 03 May 2023
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Moldova's economy between the echo of war and resilience: forecasts for 2023-2024
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Economia Republicii Moldova își va reveni în 2023 și va recupera scăderea înregistrată anul trecut, generată de multiplele crize cu care s-a confruntat. Perspectivele economice pentru următorii ani sunt marcate de oportunități istorice, dar și de riscuri. Scenariul de bază al actualului orizont de Prognoză se bazează pe o redresare economică în 2023 de 4,7 % și pe o creștere economică în anii următori (5,4 % în 2024 și un coridor de creștere de 4-5 % în 2025-2027). Pentru următorii ani, principalele ipoteze avute în vedere pentru creșterea economică sunt stabilizarea situației de securitate din regiune, îmbunătățirea conectivității energetice și de mobilitate cu România și începerea negocierilor de aderare la UE. Concluziile și prognozele date se regăsesc în cea de-a #24 ediție a publicației MEGA -Moldova Economic Growth Analysis*, cu titlul „Relansarea economică din 2023: prognoze, riscuri și priorități de politici” elaborată de Centrul Analitic Independent „Expert-Grup” și lansată în 27 aprilie 2023, în cadrul conferinței de presă MEGA #24 „Economia Moldovei între ecoul războiului și reziliență: prognoze pentru 2023-2024”.
#MoldovaEUCandidateCheck - First Shadow Report on the implementation of Moldova’s commitments for opening the accession negotiations with the EU
Thursday, 13 April 2023
The #MoldovaEUCandidateCheck report reflects the main findings regarding the progress, constraints, and priorities recommended for each of the 9 commitments undertaken by the Republic of Moldova. The report is the result of an independent monitoring and evaluation exercise of the implementation of the Action Plan, adopted by the National Committee for European Integration, in the period from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2023 and is based on a methodology focused on quantitative and qualitative assessment.
Members of the EU-Moldova Civil Society Platform discussed at Bruxelles the developments, challenges and priorities of the Republic of Moldova for opening the accession negotiations with the European Union
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
On 29-31 March this year, Expert-Grup Independent Think-Tank, the Institute for European Policy and Reform (IPRE) and Institutum Virtutes Civilis (IVC) participated in a series of advocacy visits in Bruxelles, carried out under the ‘Civil Society for European Integration’ project, financed by the European Union and co-financed by ‘Friedrich Ebert’ Foundation. The purpose of the meetings with EU officials was to discuss the main developments, challenges and priorities for the implementation of the nine recommendations of the European Commission to launch accession negotiations with the European Union of the Republic of Moldova.
Resilient CSOs + Responsible Budgeting = Accelerated AA implementation
"Fundamental elements of energy efficiency in residential blocks" was the topic discussed during the third training organized within the "Early Movers" project
Thursday, 23 March 2023
The article is only available in Romanian.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Continuam să instruim Asociațiile de Locatari înscrise în proiectul „Primele Rândunele” privind bunele practici și actualizările legislative aferente gestionării condominiilor
Friday, 10 March 2023
Continuam să instruim Asociațiile de Locatari înscrise în proiectul „Primele Rândunele” privind bunele practici și actualizările legislative aferente gestionării condominiilor.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Consumer protection - indispensable for ensuring healthy competition and a functioning and intact market economy
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
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10 asociații de locatari vor beneficia de audit energetic al blocurilor locative
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Concursul desfășurat de către Expert-Grup privind selectarea specialiștilor în audit energetic, s-a încheiat. Compania câștigătoare va analiza starea a 10 blocuri locative pentru asociațiile participante în cadrul proiectului „Primele Rândunele”. Expert-Grup va finanța activitatea specialiștilor în audit energetic în proporție de 100%.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Expert-Grup organized a new training for Tenant Associations registered in the ”First Movers” project
Monday, 20 February 2023
Expert Grup organized a new training for Tenant Associations registered in the "First Movers" project, wiht the topic "Reorganization of Associations in the context of the entry into force of the new condominium law".
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Reform of the state-owned companies sector – proposals and perspectives on increasing the performance of state-owned companies
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
The article is available only in Romanian.
Strengthening the Monitoring Capacity of Civil Society in Moldova
Access to information on received external assistance, challenges on this subject and intervention measures to overcome them
Monday, 30 January 2023
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Reform of the State Labor Inspectorate and its role in combating undeclared work
Friday, 20 January 2023
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The demographic profile of Chisinau municipality - an important tool for local public authorities to increase people's quality of life
Thursday, 08 December 2022
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Public policies adapted to the needs of Ialoveni district - decisive tool for capitalizing on the region's economic potential
Tuesday, 06 December 2022
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Approximately 40 tenant associations in the country were trained on the possibilities of obtaining financing within the ”First Movers” project
Monday, 05 December 2022
As part of the "First Movers" project, the first trainings were started with the administrators of Tenant Associations from the 7 cities in the country, on improving the energy efficiency of buildings.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Evidence-based public policies - key factor in the socio-economic development of the Balti region
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
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The Government's solutions for encouraging the transition to legal work, discussed at a dedicated conference
Friday, 04 November 2022
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Expert-Grup, with the support of the EVA project, strengthened partnerships at the local level in order to promote gender-sensitive policies and budgeting
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
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Strengthened Gender Action in Cahul and Ungheni districts
Am finalizat cu succes cea de-a treia ediție a Taberei de educație financiară „Dă sens banilor”
Thursday, 18 August 2022
Tabăra de educație financiară „Dă sens banilor”, desfășurată în perioada 15-18 august 2022, a reușit să adune peste 70 de participanți din diferite localități ale Republicii Moldova. Evenimentul a durat 4 zile consecutive și s-a desfășurat online, oferindu-le șanse egale de participare persoanelor cu diferite vârste, ocupații și reședințe.
VIDEO/ Obligațiunile guvernamentale locale – modele de succes și lecții învățate
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Care sunt modele de succes și lecțiile învățate în urma emiterii primelor emisiuni de obligațiuni municipale din Republica Moldova inițiate de către „Expert-Grup”, vă invităm să aflați din materialul video anexat mai jos.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Financial education camp "Make sense of money" : launched the third edition
Friday, 05 August 2022
Content available only in Romanian.
Expert Grup in partnership with MIRD with the support of the Dutch Government will contribute to strengthening energy security, increasing energy efficiency and stimulating the development of renewable sources in Moldova
Friday, 05 August 2022
On August 3, 2022, during a meeting hosted by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, the technical assistance project for strengthening energy security in the Republic of Moldova was launched.
”Early movers” - Technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency and security in Moldova
Launch of the study "Corruption risks in the field of state controls and entrepreneurial activity"
Thursday, 28 July 2022
The article is available only in Romanian.
Strengthening the Monitoring Capacity of Civil Society in Moldova
Launch of the study "Corruption risks in the field of customs administration: how the press and civil society can monitor them"
Thursday, 21 July 2022
The article is available only in Romanian.
Launch of the study: "The state-owned companies sector: corruption risks and necessary reforms"
Thursday, 14 July 2022
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Strengthening the Monitoring Capacity of Civil Society in Moldova
Moldova scored 65 points out of 100 in the world budget transparency ranking
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
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Demographic Study: Population ageing in the Republic of Moldova can be transformed into an opportunity for economic growth
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Women in the Republic of Moldova earn less than they consume during their entire life, while the income of men exceeds the consumption only between 24 and 53 years of age. At the same time, the demographic shift towards an ageing population in the Republic of Moldova can offer opportunities for the country’s economic growth thanks to people’s life-time savings, made to cover their consumption when growing older. These are the main findings of the study ‘Analysis of the Demographic Dividends of the Republic of Moldova’, launched on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, during a public debate of the ‘Expert Grup’ Independent Think-Tank in partnership with UN Population Fund (UNFPA Moldova).
Soros Foundation Moldova invests $ 500,000 in the development of state-owned enterprises. The project will be implemented by Expert-Grup in partnership with the Public Property Agency
Monday, 18 April 2022
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Technical assistance to the SOEs’ governance reform
Launch of the new edition of the Professionalization Course "Anticorruption and Good Governance"
Friday, 01 April 2022
The article is available only in Romanian.
Anticorruption Certification Academic Course in Moldova
Maib initiates the public offer of municipal bonds issued by the Chisinau City Hall
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
Article available only in Romanian.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
First day of MACRO Conference 2022: Moldova's development priorities on the agenda of the country's leadership and international experts
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Global and regional trends that will shape the future global environment and their impact on a new model of sustainable economic growth and development of the Republic of Moldova are the main topics presented during the first day of the MACRO 2022 Annual International Conference, held on February 23 in Chisinau. The first day of the event was attended by officials, European dignitaries, international and local experts, researchers and professors from abroad, who discussed the main challenges and opportunities arising from global trends. The conference was inaugurated with the speech of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
2022 year comes with several major challenges for the population, companies and the public finance system
Monday, 31 January 2022
In 2021, the Republic of Moldova recorded the highest rate of economic growth in the last three decades: according to our estimates, the Gross Domestic Product increased by about 9.8%. However, this impressive figure offers no reason for over-optimism, as in 2022 the growth rate will be much more modest. The main economic and budgetary trends in 2021 and the forecast for 2022 can be found in the publication MEGA 23rd edition ((Moldovan Economic Growth Analysis)) entitled "Economy in 2022: from recovery to stagflation?" developed by the Independent Think Tank "Expert-Grup" launched today during the MEGA #23 conference "Economy and public finances in 2022: preparing the stage for local government reform."
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
‘My Budget’ Project Results: Residents from 25 settlements for the first time had participated in the budgeting for local development projects worth millions of MDL
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Thanks to ‘My Budget’ project, 135 participatory budgeting projects were carried out in 25 localities – these are among the main results of the ‘Inform, Empower and Act! Civil Society for Better Budgetary Governance in Moldova’ project. They were presented at the summing-up event organised on 25 January 2022 by ‘Expert-Grup’ Independent Think Tank, in partnership with the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) and the Eastern Europe Studies Centre (EESC, Lithuania), with the financial support of the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The Republic of Moldova at 30 years of independence – fundamental failures of the past and development prospects for the next decade
Monday, 22 November 2021
Thirty years after gaining its independence, the Republic of Moldova remains a fractured state, marked by a series of chronic vulnerabilities and fundamental failures committed by governments over the past three decades. During this period, the Republic of Moldova fell short of its potential as a country, a state or even a nation. As a result, the country is struggling with the new development challenges. These are some of the conclusions of the State of the Country Report 2021 (SCR): ‘The Republic of Moldova at 30 years of independence’, developed by ‘Expert-Grup’ Independent Think-Tank in partnership with ‘Friedrich Ebert’ Foundation in Moldova and launched on 23 November during the 2021 MACRO Annual International Conference.
Deși clientelismul politic se manifestă la distribuirea resurselor financiare publice, acest fenomen tinde să se diminueze
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The second Annual Forum for Participatory Budgeting: Opportunities and challenges related to ensuring participatory budgeting at the local level
Monday, 11 October 2021
The Independent Think-Tank ”Expert-Grup” in cooperation with the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) organised on 8 October 2021 the second Annual Forum for Participatory Budgeting under the project ‘Inform, Empower and Act. Civil Society for Good Budgetary Governance in Moldova’ co-funded by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The second edition of the Financial Education Camp "Give sense to money" reached over 80 localities in the Republic of Moldova
Thursday, 19 August 2021
This article is available only in Romanian.
Invest in municipal bonds issued by Singera City Hall and Ceadir-Lunga City Hall
Thursday, 05 August 2021
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Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Succesful debut on the Moldovan capital market: Public offers of bonds, launched by Singera and Ceadir-Lunga town halls, closed in advance
Thursday, 05 August 2021
The municipal bond issues launched by the City Hall of Singera and the City Hall of Ceadir-Lunga on August 5, 2021 can be considered a successful debut on the capital market of the Republic of Moldova. With the support of Victoriabank and the Independent Think-Tank "Expert-Grup" were fully subscribed the bonds issued in less than a week from the launch of the Public Offer.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Singera City Hall and Ceadir-Lunga City Hall launch the first municipal bond issues in the Republic of Moldova
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
This article is available only in Romanian.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Open call for registration to the second edition of the Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Course
Tuesday, 27 July 2021
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Anticorruption Certification Academic Course in Moldova
Fighting against political clientelism by implementing right public policies
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
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Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The Western Balkans serve as a precious example for the Rep. of Moldova and the other two associated countries in their path of European integration
Monday, 31 May 2021
The best time to bring the Republic of Moldova on its way to European integration is now. This trial new momentum has to be accompanied by a set of implemented reforms and a firm position of the Moldovan authorities looking to the European country’s vector.
Understanding the EU’s Association Agreements, and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) with Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
Managing COVID funds: How accountable was the Moldovan authorities' response to the crisis
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
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The first municipal bonds issues in the Republic of Moldova - the mayoralties from Singera and Ceadir-Lunga have selected the financial intermediary.
Friday, 30 April 2021
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Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Dezvoltarea domeniului gestionării deșeurilor în Moldova întârzie cu 40 de ani, comparativ cu UE. Cum poate fi îmbunătățit prin implementarea mecanismelor „REP”
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Una dintre cele mai mari provocări ale Republicii Moldova în vederea asigurării unui mediu sănătos și sigur pentru cetățenii săi este gestionarea deșeurilor, care în prezent este realizată într-o formă inadecvată. Modelul actual de gestionare a deșeurilor este unul simplu și primitiv și nu corespunde nici rigorilor de protecție a mediului, și nici principiilor economiei circulare. Servicii de colectare a deșeurilor există preponderent în localitățile urbane, dar și aici ponderea deșeurilor colectate separat, sortate și transmise spre reciclare este una infimă, deși rapoartele statistice spun altceva. Cea mai mare cantitate de deșeuri este stocată la depozite din apropierea localităților. Deși o parte dintre aceste depozite sunt autorizate, acestea nu respectă nici o măsură de prevenire a poluării, infectând apele, solurile, aerul și contribuind la procesul de schimbare a climei prin emisiile de metan.
Public lessons within the project „Da sens banilor”, organized by the ambassadors of financial literacy
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
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Gender stereotypes and unequal distribution of household and child care responsibilities have a major impact on women's and men's income
Wednesday, 03 March 2021
The lack of a work-life balance, childcare and household responsibilities, which are unfairly shared between women and men, has economic implications for the life cycle. Throughout life, the average consumption of women (public and private) on average is the same as for men, but their income from work is considerably lower. At the same time, women's life expectancy is more than eight years longer than men's, so when they reach retirement age, they are at increased risk of poverty.
The main economic forecasts for 2021 - a year marked by the pandemic extension and political instability
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Pandemic developments and political instability are the main economic risks in 2021. On the one hand, we can expect a relatively high economic growth (+5,4%), but on the other hand, the economy will be relaunched without investments and with a high budgetary deficit. This conclusions and forecasts have been made by the authors of MEGA Publication, 22nd edition, for the 1st quarter, of 2021.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
Ten mayoralties from the Republic of Moldova have participated in the Expert-Grup's training on municipal bonds
Friday, 18 December 2020
Representatives of ten mayoralties from the Republic of Moldova have participated in online training on municipal bonds emission organized by "Expert-Grup" Independent Think-Tank in the frame of the project "Local Government Bonds - as a measure to foster the local autonomy", funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chisinau.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
What's the role of the state-owned enterprises on the national economy and the main sectors they are present in
Thursday, 10 December 2020
This article is available in Romanian.
Fostering the corporate governance in the state owned enterprises
Cât de eficientă este aplicarea instrumentelor bugetar-fiscale destinate protecției mediului în Republica Moldova
Tuesday, 08 December 2020
Prețul vieții confortabile în secolul XXI este dauna pe care activitatea umană o aduce mediului. Impactul oamenilor și al agenților economici asupra mediului devine, cu fiecare an, tot mai simțitor și imposibil de ignorat, iar multe dintre țările dezvoltate au pus această problemă în lista priorităților naționale.
First Annual Forum for Participatory Budgeting: Opportunities and Priorities for Better Budget Efficiency and Transparency at Central and Local Level
Friday, 27 November 2020
The Independent Think-Tank "Expert-Grup" in cooperation with the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) organized, on Friday, November 27, 2020, the First Annual Forum on Participatory Budgeting held within the project "Inform, empower and act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in the Republic Moldova ”, co-financed by the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
Expert-Grup selects three mayorities-beneficiaries of support program in municipal bonds issuance
Friday, 13 November 2020
This article is available in Romanian.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Cum pot obține autoritățile locale resurse financiare pentru proiectele de dezvoltare prin emiterea obligațiunilor municipale
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Unul dintre principalele motive de stagnare a dezvoltării localităților din Republica Moldova este lipsa resurselor financiare de care dispun Autoritățile Publice Locale (APL) pentru proiecte investiționale. În acest sens, obligațiunile municipale sunt acel instrument prin intermediul cărora primăriile ar putea obține bani pentru realizarea diferitor proiecte necesare localităților. Cu toate acestea, până în prezent, nicio primărie din țară nu a recurs la acestea, printre motive fiind faptul că procesul în sine este unul complex, iar potențialii investitorii sunt demotivați de regimul fiscal nefavorabil în comparație cu alte instrumente financiare.
Local Government Bonds – as a measure to foster the local autonomy
Press release: ”The environmental problems generated by the exploitation of mineral resources in the Republic of Moldova”
Thursday, 05 November 2020
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Press release: The second edition of the event ”Drumul banilor”
Monday, 02 November 2020
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Moldovan presidential elections: Sandu wins the run-off, while Dodon faces a “checkmate“
Friday, 30 October 2020
The outcome of the second round of the presidential election on Sunday 14 November saw the victory of Maia Sandu as the 6th president of Moldova, who is also the first female president of the country.
EU-Moldova Relations - Monitoring the Progress in the Eastern Partnership Context
State of the Country Report 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic and the drought - two major crises that put Republic of Moldova in front of a strong economic recession
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
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Comunicat de presă: Licitație pentru alegători, din contul alegătorilor - între populism, legalitate și fantezii electorale
Friday, 16 October 2020
Candidații la alegerile prezidențiale din Republica Moldova, de pe 1 noiembrie 2020, s-au lansat în multe promisiuni populiste. Cei mai mulți dintre ei și-au întocmit programele electorale, fără a ține cont de atribuțiile șefului statului, prevăzute în Constituția Republicii Moldova, este concluzia la care au ajuns autorii studiului „Promisiuni electorale, între populism și conformitate constituțională”, Adrian Lupușor, director executiv al Centrului Analitic Independent „Expert-Grup”, și Stas Madan, economist superior „Expert-Grup”.
Press release: The capitalization of mineral resources in Republic of Moldova - benefits or damage
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
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Expert-Grup is asking you: how will the labour market in the Republic of Moldova change in the context of COVID-19?
Monday, 27 July 2020
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”Learn! Give sense to money” - register now for the first financial literacy camp organised in the Republic of Moldova!
Monday, 27 July 2020
The content is available only in Romanian.
Political clientelism seriously influences the management of public money at the local level
Thursday, 16 July 2020
The press release is available only in Romanian.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
Mayoralties facing the COVID-19: what are the main challenges and solutions in managing the local budgets
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
The press release is available only in Romanian.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The fundamental problem of the Republic of Moldova is not necessarily the financing, but rather the efficiency of the government, the identification of the investment priorities and the administration of the started projects
Monday, 08 June 2020
The press release is available only in Romanian.
According to the Open Budget Survey 2019, the Republic of Moldova is not moving forward in terms of budgetary transparency
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Amid a global pandemic that is forcing governments around the world to launch new spending measures, the International Budget Partnership’s (IBP) latest Open Budget Survey shows why there is reason for concern: four out of five of the 117 governments assessed failed to reach the minimum threshold for adequate budget transparency and oversight, under international standards.
The COVID-19 crisis involves both risks and opportunities for restructuring the national economy. Anti-crisis measures were discussed during a video conference organized by the Expert-Grup
Friday, 10 April 2020
The press release is available only in Romanian.
Building and strengthening partnerships – a successful strategy in promoting financial education among the population
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Why do we have to ‘give sense to money’?
Rezultatele selecției bibliotecarilor pentru participarea la școala de educație financiară „Dă sens banilor” organizată de Banca Națională a Moldovei și Expert-Grup
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Rezultatele selecției bibliotecarilor pentru participarea la școala de educație financiară „Dă sens banilor” organizată de Banca Națională a Moldovei și Expert-Grup.
The results of the selection process of the participants for the financial literacy school "Give sense to money" organized by the National Bank of Moldova and Expert-Grup
Wednesday, 04 March 2020
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POSTPONED. 2020 Annual Forum on Budgetary Participation “Inform, Empower and Act!”
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the COVID-19, we are sorry to inform you that the 2020 Annual Forum on Participatory Budgeting, scheduled for April 2, 2020 is currently postponed.
Expert-Grup: Tax evasion cannot be solved by fines and fiscal controls, but by promoting voluntary tax compliance based on behavioral approaches
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
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20 LPAs from the country have been selected for implementing a project aimed to increase citizen participation in the budgetary process
Friday, 07 February 2020
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Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
The NBM and NCFM, with the support of the Good Governance Fund of the Great Britain Government, united their efforts for the financial education of population
Monday, 20 January 2020
Do you want to know what a credit is and how to protect yourself from over-indebtedness, or to understand the financial system of the Republic of Moldova and how to increase incomes from your own investments? You will find the answers for these questions and many other from the series of informative materials launched today by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and the National Commission for Financial Markets (NCFM).
Expert-Grup launches the top of the most important economic events in 2019 and top 10 challenges for 2020
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
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A new initiative supported by the European Union has been launched in order to strengthen the cooperation between the civil society and local public authorities for a better budgetary governance in the Republic of Moldova
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
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Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
Contest for the selection of 20 LPAs from level I from North, Center, South and Gagauzia regions of the Republic of Moldova to increase the participation in the budget process
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
The content is available only in Romanian.
Inform, Empower, Act! Civil Society for good budgetary governance in Moldova
Expert-Grup invites all the citizens to get involved into the process of signaling the problems related to the exploitation of natural resources in the Republic of Moldova
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
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Following the "Road of the money" - a unique experience for hundreds of students and pupils
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
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LIVE text. MACRO 2019 ”Tackling inequalities: a fundamental precondition for sustainable economic growth”
Monday, 11 November 2019
The content is available only in Romanian.
Five years: Shadow Report regarding the main progresses, constraints and priorities of the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
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Expert-Grup and National Bank of Moldova invite all those interested to a trip following the ”Road of the money”
Friday, 18 October 2019
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Expert-Grup and FES Moldova announce a new edition of MACRO Conference "Tackling inequalities: a fundamental precondition for sustainable economic growth"
Thursday, 17 October 2019
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Economic experiments - identifying solutions to economic problems through innovative tools
Friday, 27 September 2019
On September 23 and 24, over 200 students and pupils from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) and ASEM Trade College participated at a unique economic experiment organized by the Independent Analytical Center "Expert-Grup", in partnership with ASEM and the experimental economics laboratory from Montpellier, France.