The World Bank in Moldova

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The World Bank in Moldova

To achieve the twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity, the World Bank Group is helping Moldova improve economic governance, fight corruption, modernize services, enhance the business environment, and invest in employable skills.

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Local Roads for Rural Communities

One August day in the mid-1960s, my parents boarded a bus in the village of Hartopul Mare to travel to the capital Chisinau.

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We Save Lives

Veronica Birgan from Moldova is one of the hundreds of patients addressing the Floresti District Hospital during the past months.

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Recovering and Preserving Jobs

The World Bank’s assistance package aims to support the government in implementing important tax related mitigation measures.

Moldova At-A-Glance

Moldova is a small lower-middle-income economy. Although the poorest country in Europe, it has made significant progress in reducing poverty and promoting inclusive growth since the early 2000s. The economy has expanded by an average of 5% annually, driven by consumption and fueled by remittances. The latter account for a quarter of GDP, among the highest shares in the world.

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Project in Moldova

Second Competitiveness Enhancement Project (US$ 45 Million)

The project is providing support to improve the business environment through regulatory reforms that reduce the cost of doing business, help SMEs and exporters to get access to business development services, and improve access to medium and long term finance for export oriented enterprises.

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Water Security Diagnostic and Future Outlook

Sustaining Stability and Reviving Growth: Policy Notes 2019

Competitiveness Enhancement Project 2: Interim Impact Evaluation Report

Policy Note: Digital Jobs in Moldova

Moldova in Figures

In 2016 Moldova registered robust growth, recovery was supported by favorable conditions in agriculture and robust private consumption. Higher wages, lower inflation and higher employment resulted in a decline in poverty rate. Supported by consumption and accommodative fiscal policy, growth is projected to maintain its momentum in the mediumterm. While Moldova is slowly rebuilding its macroeconomic buffers, major policy challenges related to governance— particularly in the financial sector—and efficiency of public spending remain. Read more