Moldovan officials visit Tallinn to learn about Estonian e-government and governance
From October 6 to 10, 30 young Moldovan civil servants will visit Estonia to learn about the country's innovative digital solutions. The visit will also focus on sharing Estonia's experience in various fields as a member state of the European Union.
The officials will visit various Estonian state agencies and listen to lectures at Tallinn University of Technology. They will be introduced to principles of EU governance and briefed on Estonia's e-government solutions.
This study visit is part of a collaborative project between the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and Tallinn University of Technology. The project aims to support the growth of professionalism and efficiency in the Moldovan public sector by enabling young officials to learn about EU best practices and Estonia’s digital solutions for the public sector.
This is the first large-scale study trip following Moldova’s parliamentary elections, which resulted in a clear dictate from the people to continue on the path towards EU membership. Estonia's experience will help them better understand how to proceed.
"The Estonian experience shows how innovative digital solutions and citizen-centric governance go hand in hand. It is important for us that this knowledge reaches Moldova and helps shape a new generation of officials who will drive the country's reforms forward. Together with our partners, we can be a bridge connecting Moldova to European standards and international cooperation, offering both inspiration and practical solutions," said Eva-Maria Liimets, ESTDEV’s programme manager for Democracy and Rule of Law.
Külli Taro, the head of Knowledge Transfer at TalTech's Nurkse Institute of Innovation and Governance, said, "Young Moldovan officials have come to Estonia to study, but they also bring their own experiences, questions and vision for the future. It is precisely this kind of mutual learning that is the core of European cooperation. The Estonian story may inspire them, but we are equally inspired by their commitment and desire to make their country more transparent, stronger and citizen centric."
The study visit is part of the Sprint Moldova framework which is a programme sponsored by the State Chancellery in Moldova to enhance Moldovan civil servants in writing better public policy proposals.
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