Development cooperation with the Republic of Moldova

The Strategy for Sweden’s reform cooperation with Eastern Europe for 2021–2027 (opens in a new tab)is a long-term framework which guides our assistance in support of reform agenda and promotion of sustainable and democratic developments, with a multi-dimensional poverty focus. 

The seven-year strategy outlines four main objectives, namely:

1. Human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, which aims as:

• Better democratic governance and respect for human rights and the rule of law
• Better conditions for accountability, increased transparency and reduced corruption
• Better prospects for a gender-equal society.

2. Peaceful and inclusive societies, which aims as:

• Better conditions for inclusive reconciliation processes and conflict and violence prevention efforts.

3. Environmentally and climate-resilient sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources, which aims as:

• Better conditions for reduced environmental impact, sustainable management and use of natural resources, and protection, conservation and restoration of biodiversity and its ecosystems
• Reduced climate impact, including increased access to renewable energy and higher energy efficiency
• Better adaptability and strengthened resilience to climate change and environmental and natural disasters.

4. Inclusive economic development, which aims as:

• Improved opportunities for productive employment and decent work
• Improved livelihood opportunities for groups that are excluded or discriminated against
• Strengthened conditions for free, fair and sustainable trade.

The Swedish bilateral reform cooperation is complemented by regional programmes and cooperation through other channels such as Swedish Institute. Through Openaid(opens in a new tab), you can find all Swedish support globally as well as by country, including Republic of Moldova.

About Swedish Development Cooperation in Moldova(opens in a new tab)

List of projects in Moldova(opens in a new tab)

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During 2014 to 2021, Sweden provided financial support to Moldovan partners under the “Results strategy for Sweden’s reform cooperation with Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans and Turkey 2014-2020” (you find the whole strategy here), promoting European integration through three key areas:

1. Enhanced economic integration with the EU and development of market economy, 

2. Strengthened democracy, greater respect for human rights and a more fully developed state under the rule of law,

3. A better environment, reduced climate change and enhanced resilience to environmental impact and climate change a set of expected results within all results areas.

Cooperation between Sweden and the Republic of Moldova began in 1996.

You can read about the EU-development cooperation with Moldova here.