Estdev

Estonia has supported Moldova’s development cooperation projects since 2000, and Moldova has been a priority country for Estonian bilateral development cooperation since 2006. Estonia supports Moldova’s entry to the European Union and is ready to offer assistance for the realization of the Association Agreement in Moldova. An Estonian-Moldovan development cooperation strategy has been created reflecting Moldova’s needs and determining directions and areas for development in which Estonia can offer added value.

Estonia also supports Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The priorities of our development cooperation so far are the promoting democratic state governance, including e-governance and local governance, supporting the reform of the healthcare system, and supporting the development of rural areas.

Since 2000, Moldova has been supported by Estonian development cooperation in the amount of 10.4 million euros. During this period, 261 projects have been implemented in Moldova. There are currently 10 ongoing projects in Moldova.

Global Sustainable Development Goals in Moldova

Priority Areas of Estonian Development Cooperation in Moldova

• Development of democracy and introduction of good governance – activities promoting the implementation of the EU Association Agreement and the implementation of the reform agenda, including increasing administrative capacity and strengthening state institutions through e-government, cyber capability, and information-communication technology (ICT); involving civil society in governance and shaping reform processes; improving participatory democracy and good governance; promoting awareness of the EU; fighting corruption and promoting the principles of the rule of law; increasing the capacity of local government; increasing media independence and strategic communication.
• Poverty reduction – supporting the development of rural areas by strengthening the capacity of local government units and promoting community policy; supporting small business, including introducing the principles of creating start-ups and involving women and young people in business.
• Improvement of the quality of education – adapting the educational system of Moldova to meet needs, including adapting existing and new curricula to the needs of the labor market; promotion of lifelong learning; adapting the vocational education system to the needs of the labor market; improving the quality of education and popularizing vocational education; promotion of cooperation between students, teachers, researchers, and educational institutions; improving the quality of education in general education schools; introducing modern teaching methods and better organization of digital and distance learning.

Relevant Documents

• Estonian Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030
• Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Program 2022-2025 (in Estonian)
• Analysis of Moldovan Political Situation and Reforms 2019-2021
• Parliamentary Elections in Moldova

Ongoing projects in Moldova