The document summarizes Moldovan-Polish cooperation in regional development between 2012-2015. Memorandums of understanding were signed between Moldova and Poland to cooperate in areas like regional development, local administration, and strategic planning. Poland provided support to Moldovan institutions through projects aimed at strengthening capacities in strategic planning, infrastructure development, and regional competitiveness. The final project in 2015 focused on developing Moldova's National Strategy for Regional Development for 2016-2020. The document concludes that the 4 years of cooperation strengthened Moldova's public administration skills and shared best practices in regional development.

1. Moldovan-Polish
cooperation in regional
development 2012-2015
Ministry of Development of the Republic of Poland
December 14th, 2015, Warsaw, Poland

2. Cooperation Agreements signed with Poland
Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in regional
development between the Moldovan Ministry of Regional
Development and Ministry of Regional Development of
Poland (signed in Warsaw on February18, 2010)
Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of
Construction and Regional Development of the Republic of
Moldova and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Poland on the creation of an Information Center for Local
Government (signed in Chisinau on June 29, 2012)

3. Polish support offered to
- Ministry of Regional Development and Construction
- Regional Development Agencies (including the cooperation
with voivodeships of Poland)
- Local public administration
- Other public institutions at national, regional and local level

4. 2012 „ Strengthening the institutional capacities of
public administration in Moldova on preparing strategic
documents and infrastructure projects "
Project goal: streamline the process of developing
strategic documents and infrastructural projects in public
administration in Moldova in the context of emerging
challenges and development trends in Moldova
`Regional development through competitiveness and
cooperation!`

5. 2013 „ Strengthening the institutional capacities of public
administration in Moldova on preparing strategic
documents and infrastructure projects “ phase II
Project objective: Development of procedures
and tools related to preparing for the
implementation and evaluation of regional
development projects.
(Advisory &Training activities, Evaluation)

6. 2014 Strengthening of PA capacity in the scope of preparation
for implementation of the projects supporting increased
competitiveness and development potentials of regions
Project objective: Providing assistance in developing tools and regional
development projects which boost competitiveness and development
potential of regions
(promoting entrepreneurship, business development, social and human
capital development, supporting investment and potential of the regions)
Entrepreneurs are important factors in economic development at local,
regional level!

7. 2015 Strengthening of public administration capacity in
Moldova with regard to preparation of the National Strategy
for Regional Development of Moldova for 2016-2020
Component 1
1.Support in developing the draft National Strategy for Regional
Development for 2016-2020
Component 2
2.1 Improving the monitoring and evaluation system of the regional policy
2.2 Enhancing the spatial planning system in the context of the regional
policy

8. 4 years of fruitful cooperation between Ministry of
Development (Ministry of Infrastructure and Development) of
Poland and Ministry of Regional Development and
Construction of Moldova
• Useful and valuable share of experience in the field of regional
development;
• Strengthening capacities of public administration in preparing strategic
documents;
• Strengthening capacities in elaboration/implementation of infrastructure
projects;
•Best practices in projects that contribute to economic competitiveness
and development potential of the regions;
•Polish expertise in drafting the National Strategy for Regional
Development 2016-2020.

9. Thank you for your attention!
Oxana Paierele
Head of International relations and investments division
Phone.: (022) 223182
E-mail: oxana.paierele@mdrc.gov.md
Website: www.mdrc.gov.md