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Chisinau Water Development Programme <p>The Project will support the City of Chi¿inau (¿Chi¿inau¿ or the ¿City¿) and the S.A. Apa Canal Chi¿inau (¿ACC¿ or the ¿Company¿), to implement a priority investment programme (¿PIP¿) aimed at rehabilitating water supply and sewage collection systems and upgrading the sewage treatment in order to improve living conditions and reduce health risks for the City population, as well as to prevent excessive exploitation of natural resources and environmental pollution.</p>
Third Top-up to the State and Resilience Building Contract for the Republic of Moldova Contract related to: Third Top-up to the State and Resilience Building Contract for the Republic of Moldova - The overall objective of this Action is to assist Moldova to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the rising energy prices in particular on vulnerable groups, strengthen the Government¿s overall capacity to deliver tailor-made services to these vulnerable groups and basic services to its population, and support the long-term socio-economic recovery, energy security, and energy transition of Moldova. The Action will contribute to targeted policy measures aimed at reducing the impact of increasing energy costs on citizens and in particularly energy poverty of the most vulnerable and will contribute to growth-enhancing policies.
Activity under preparation Twinning Support to the Moldovan Parliament Contract related to: Twinning Support to the Moldovan Parliament - This action will support the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of reforms linked to the EU-Moldova Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) and Association Agenda 2021-2027 with a particular focus on the following topics:-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A continuation of the High Level Adviser¿s Mission-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthen the Parliament¿s oversight functions and its institutional capacities.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing the capacity and accountability of the justice sector at various levels.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the implementation of the Carabinieri¿s Reform Strategy-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the establishment of a DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) database accessible for EU Member States¿ law enforcement agencies-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct the 2023 population and housing census-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for increased visibility of EU assistance for the Republic of Moldova-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the participation in EU programmes
Twinning Air quality and environmen Contract related to: Twinning Air quality and environmen - This Action will contribute to resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic development in the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter `Moldova¿) and will pave the way for a fully-fledged Green Deal for the Republic of Moldova. Proposed actions will provide support for the implementation of the following two priorities, established in the European Union ¿ Republic of Moldova Multi Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027
Edinet - Insights into tomorrow cities Contract related to: Edinet - Insights into tomorrow cities - CSO-LA Thematic Programme - AAP 2019 Local Authorities
Strategic communication and support to mass-media <p>The scope of this contract is to provide strategic communication about EU and EU assistance, combined with assisting the development of the mass-media in the country through provision of targeted support for this sector.</p>
Support the Moldovan Government in identifying and preparing projects linked to the implementation of the Association Agreement Component 1: Strengthening national external assistance coordination system  Component 2: Strengthen the capacity of the national authority for external assistanceComponent 3: Enhancing the capacities of the ministries, state authorities and other potential stakeholders on identification, formulation, costing, budgeting, management and implementation, monitoring and reporting and evaluation of projects financed from external sourcesComponent 4: Enabling the preparation of a pipeline...
Enhance transparency, accountability of and access to the judiciary system (Contribution Agreement) Contract related to: Enhance transparency, accountability of and access to the judiciary system (Contribution Agreement) - This action will support the Republic of Moldova in the health response to the COVID-crisis and in the implementation of some reforms linked to the EU-Moldova Association Agreement/DCFTA and Association Agenda.
EU for Sustainable, Innovative, Green and Competitive Economy (EU4SMEs) <p class="ql-align-justify">The <strong>Overall Objective</strong> of this action is to contribute to the resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic development, as well as pave the way to a fully-fledged green transition for the Republic of Moldova. It will enhance Moldova¿s resilience to respond to urgent needs by the Moldovan central and local authorities as well as the population that are resulting or could result from the war situation following the Russian aggression against Ukraine.The S<strong>pecific objective</strong> is to improve investment climate, employability and conducive business environment for SMEs, particularly in rural areas and women-owned, and ensure better access to finance for them. This will be achieved through the financial contribution to the relevant national SME support programmes. Creation of new companies will be supported through the START UP for Youth and PARE 1+1 Programme, which encourages migrants¿ productive investments. SMEs greening and digitalisation will be equally supported, together with innovation. Re-industrialisation will be supported through the Re-tech programme. Women entrepreneurship will be further boosted under the Women in Business Programme. Moreover, rural tourism development will be supported under the Rural tourism Programme, paying special attention to the promotion of sustainable economic model that entails development of rural areas. The beneficiaries of the grants will also have access to the needed consulting services, training and mentoring.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
Final evaluation Construction of Water Supply and Sanitation infrastructure as well as Energy Efficiency in Public buildings Contract related to: Final evaluation Construction of Water Supply and Sanitation infrastructure as well as Energy Efficiency in Public buildings - The objective of the action is to improve and achieve synergy between agriculture and rural development, environment (including energy efficiency), and regional development so as to improve the quality of rural life for sustainable development of the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova Youth Civil Society: a call for stronger and inclusive youth participation (MYCS) The action aims to strengthen local civic Youth Stakeholders capacities to provide inclusive and sustainable youth participation and empowerment programs and services.
Enhancing access to justice of vulnerable groups Contract related to: Enhancing access to justice of vulnerable groups - Special measure 2021 Country allocations to support national (local) CSOs, democracy activists and HRDs working on critical human rights and democracy issues in partner countries. It will be managed by EUDs (INTPA/NEAR) and cover 116 countries. The Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic is having significant negative repercussions on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in many parts of the world &nbsp;and on the space for civil society organisations active in the promotion of human rights and democracy. An urgent reaction is required in the third quarter of 2021 to limit the harm done and contain further entrenchment and worsening of the situation. &nbsp;The overall objective of the action is the worldwide promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law. The action will achieve this so by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. The action will mainly be implemented through competitive processes.This action will mainly be implemented by EU delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) take into account the local challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis; (iii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iv) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The grants will aim at implementing the priorities listed in annex III Annex of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 in line with Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. Implementing these priorities will also contribute to the EU action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024. The actions financed under the country allocations will be in line with: (i) the relevant EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focus on promoting gender equality.
Legislative pre-assessment of the EU - Moldova Association Agreement provisions on Technical Barriers to Trade Contract related to: Legislative pre-assessment of the EU - Moldova Association Agreement provisions on Technical Barriers to Trade - The East Global Allocation for 2021-2022 is a support measure giving the European Commission the possibility to fund measures and small-scale activities in a flexible way. The aim is to strengthen the means of implementation for sustainable development in line with the objectives of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) of the European Neighbourhood Policy, within the framework of the Neighbourhood, Development and Page 4 of 15 International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) ¿ Global Europe - as well as its operational and policy priorities. The action contributes to SDG 17 to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.&nbsp;The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are to 1. Strengthen the management, implementation and follow-up of external actions in the framework of the EaP objectives and priorities. 2. Enhance the information, communication and visibility activities towards awareness and understanding of the ENP
EU Support for Local Media Outlets in the Republic of Moldova <p>To support a more favourable environment for local independent media outlets to strengthen their capacities, independence, self-sustainability and professionalism to be able to produce high quality, fact-based, balanced and reliable local journalistic content.</p>
Activity under preparation Establishing the Residential Energy Efficient Fund in the Republic of Moldova Contract related to: Establishing the Residential Energy Efficient Fund in the Republic of Moldova - The action EU4Moldova Integration and stability, composing the annual action programme (Annual Action Plan 2023) for the Republic of Moldova, will support resilience, recovery and reform in the Republic of Moldova in line with the Association Agenda 2021-2027 and Moldova¿s European Union accession process, with a specific focus on good governance, security and peace, inclusive socio-economic development fostering resilience and climate change adaptation. It will also build on the guiding principles embedded within the Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council "Elements for an EU-wide strategic framework to support security reform¿, and main priorities defined in the EU Security Union Strategy 2020. The AAP 2023 focuses on three priorities. Firstly, it aims at responding to the immediate and long-term needs in the security and migration sector. Secondly, it will considerably step up the implementation of the Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) and its flagship initiative `Supporting an innovative and competitive economy¿ (flagship 1) in the agri-food sector. Thirdly, the programme will support the Republic of Moldova on its path towards EU accession, including the 9 steps outlined in the Commission¿s Opinion on the Republic of Moldova¿s application for membership of the European Union.The three specific objectives of this Action are:1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;National capacities to better address security threats and migratory challenges are enhanced.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The sustainability and competitiveness of the agricultural sector are reinforced, contributing to farmers¿ increased resilience to external shocks and crisis, including climate change.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reforms in the areas of Public Finance Management, justice, competition, energy efficiency, labour and media are adopted in line with the EU acquis and ILO standards.The three specific objectives are in line with the Joint Communication ¿The Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2020: Reinforcing Resilience ¿ an Eastern Partnership that delivers for all¿ on the future of the Eastern Partnership as well as the policy targets of the Joint Staff Working Document `Recovery, resilience and reform: post 2020 Eastern Partnership priorities¿.It also contributes to the Economic Recovery Plan for Moldova objective of socio-economic sustainable recovery and to foster the green and digital transition as well as to leverage structural reforms, particularly on the rule of law, justice reform and anti-corruption.The Action is aligned with the National Development Strategy ¿Moldova 2030¿ and the EU-Republic of Moldova Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027.Sustainable Development Goals targeted are 1,5,7,8,10,12,13,15,16 and 17.&nbsp;
Confidence Building Measures (Moldova AAP 2013) The programme is to contribute to the peaceful settlement of the Transnistria conflict by encouraging contacts between both banks of the Dniestr/Nistru river at various levels and fostering dialogue at a technical level.
Local Civil Society Contributes to Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development in Moldova <p>To empower vulnerable women and men to exploit sustainable economic opportunities, reap the benefits provided by the AA/DCFTA and to be better prepared to manage economic risks (such as COVID-19 pandemic) through active civil society engagement. The project proposal will focus on the following vulnerable women and men: returning workers, youth, persons with disabilities, unemployed people as a result of pandemics such as COVID-19, unemployed Roma, older people with special needs.</p>
Promoting CSOs as partners in building resilient social services <p>This Action will address the geographical focus of the call on areas outside the capital of Chisinau by re-designing the community-based social services delivered by CSOs or PAs in rural communities. One of the key prioritiy will also be the involvement of communities from 7 districts (Briceni, Ocnita, Floresti, Soldanesti, Rezina, Nisporeni, Hincesti) where there are no previous initiatives implemented by CSOs on social services development and delivery in partnership with public LPAs</p>
Activity under preparation Twinning Agrifood - Strengthening sector monitoring, data management and payment administration <p><span style="background-color: white;">The specific objective of the Twinning project is </span>to strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) and the Agency for Interventions and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) for enhanced sector monitoring, data management and efficient administration of agriculture and rural development funds in line with EU requirements and international best practices<span style="background-color: white;">.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">The Twinning envisages 2 components/results:</span></p><p>Strengthened capacity of the MAFI for enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation and developing elements towards an Integrated Administration and Control System ¿ IACS (e-governance)</p><p>Institutional and administrative capacity of the Agency for interventions and payment in agriculture (AIPA) towards an EU-like paying agency strengthened</p>
Supporting the Ministry of Justice and Justice Sector Reforms in the Republic of Moldova <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific Objectives:</strong></p><ol><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>SO.1 to equip justice stakeholders in Moldova with the capability to better implement justice reforms by supporting the Review and Implementation of Moldova¿s Justice Reform Strategy </li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>SO.2 to equip justice stakeholders in Moldova with the capability to assess reform progress by evaluating the Strategy for Ensuring the Independence and Integrity of the Justice Sector (Justice Reform Strategy) 2022-2025</li></ol>
EU4Moldova:Start-up city Cahul <p>The overall objective of the Action is to support inclusive economic development in Moldova by increasing the potential of the digital economy and enhancing regional competitiveness and its business and investment environment. The specific objective is threefold: 1.Foster partnerships for innovation and entrepreneurship between the private sector, public sector and educational institutions in the region of Cahul. 2.Promote Technology, problem solving and creative solutions in learning and make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics more attractive, for women and men, girls and boys. 3.Facilitate the emergence of start-ups in innovative sectors, build their capacity and investment readiness. The expected results are the establishment of Regional Innovation and Technology Centre in Cahul (EU4Innovation Centre) which will be fully functional and operated. More young people, especially girls and women, will be attracted to start a career/work in the ICT sector through content development in line with the EU4Digital Agenda; expansion of the STEM programmes nationwide and the provision of new up-to-date training courses and implementation of other skills development programmes that meet the needs of the industry. Enabling conditions for innovative sectors start-ups will emerge and grow are will be put in place through strengthening of ICT entrepreneurship culture and community, and the creation of accelerations facilities and programmes for technology start-ups. </p>
EU4MOLDOVA: Startup City Cahul The overall objective is to support inclusive economic development in Moldova by increasing the potential of the digital economy and enhancing regional competitiveness and its business and investment environment.
EU4Reforms-This action will support the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of reforms linked to the EU-Moldova Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) and Association Agenda 2021-2027 with a particular focus on the following topics:-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A continuation of the High Level Adviser¿s Mission-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthen the Parliament¿s oversight functions and its institutional capacities.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing the capacity and accountability of the justice sector at various levels.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the implementation of the Carabinieri¿s Reform Strategy-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the establishment of a DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) database accessible for EU Member States¿ law enforcement agencies-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct the 2023 population and housing census-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for increased visibility of EU assistance for the Republic of Moldova-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the participation in EU programmes This action will support the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of reforms linked to the EU-Moldova Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) and Association Agenda 2021-2027 with a particular focus on the following topics:-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A continuation of the High Level Adviser¿s Mission-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthen the Parliament¿s oversight functions and its institutional capacities.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing the capacity and accountability of the justice sector at various levels.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the implementation of the Carabinieri¿s Reform Strategy-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the establishment of a DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) database accessible for EU Member States¿ law enforcement agencies-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct the 2023 population and housing census-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for increased visibility of EU assistance for the Republic of Moldova-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support for the participation in EU programmes
Support to implementation of education policies in Moldova The global objective of this support is to facilitate the implementation of the education policy, the sector plan and its accompanying programs. This project will offer support through: - Deeper analysis on selected themes that are central to the success of the reform, with a focus on the constraints to the implementation of these reforms;- Formulation of strategic advice, based on relevant international experiences, and adapted to the context of Moldova;-Identification of practical advices
Strengthen the rule of law and anti-corruption mechanisms in the Republic of Moldova Overall objective: To contribute to the prevention and fight against corruption.Specific Objectives: 1.To develop zero tolerance against corruption among Moldovan citizens 2.To strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms including the investigation and prosecution mechanisms, the asset recovery functions, the declaration of assets and of conflict of interest and the prevention of corruption.
Procurement Support for Stop Tuberculosis  Partnership As of 1 January 2015 the UNOPS Geneva office will be hosting the Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Partnership (STBP). The Board of the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership (STBP) approved the transition of the secretariat’s hosting and administrative arrangements from the World Health Organisation (WHO), as the original hosting since the Partnership’s foundation in 2001, to UNOPS. The purpose of STBP is to realize the goal of elimination of tuberculosis as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of tuberculosis. In order to achieve this, STBP manages the Global Drugs Facility (GDF), the TB REACH, and the Challenge Facility, which provide a broad range of procurement, grants and advocacy activities, as well as a leading coordination role at national, regional and global levels. In this context, UNOPS Geneva will be providing a broad range of back-office implementation services, such as HR, procurement, finance, reporting, etc. This project is for the component of the STBP funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the GDF.