Communication

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The National LEADER Network Congress addresses the sustainability perspectives of the rural development in Moldova 

On October 13, over 180 representatives of the Moldovan Local Action Groups (LAGs), national authorities and development partners supporting the LEADER approach in Moldova, including the EU and US Embassy, gathered at the 1st edition of the National LEADER Network Congress to address the challenges faced by the Moldovan rural communities and create synergies for future development opportunities.

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• News

The village of Văleni has been recognized as one of the most attractive tourist villages in the world

The decision was made by the Secretary-General of UNWTO following the recommendation of the Advisory Council, which selected the village of Văleni from among 260 applications from over 60 countries. As a result, Moldova was recognized, for the first time in this global competition, as a renowned tourist destination. Over the past few years, the

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Online Seminar: Sharing Economy pilot actions

Today took place in online format the seminar on Sharing Economy pilot actions, attended by approx. 60 persons: representatives of local public authorities and institutions, and MSMEs, and experts from Poland, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Slovakia and Hungary; International Visegrad Fund representative.

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• Urban development

Capacity building programme for public institutions

Task: Develop a ready to be implemented capacity building programme for public institutions responsible for the regional and local development policy and its’ implementation.

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Online Seminar: Sharing Economy pilot actions (implementation seminar)

An online seminar will be organised within the Public4SMEs+ project on 25.07.2023 at 10.00 (Moldova time: UTC+3 / EEST). The seminar aims at concluding the Public4SMEs+ project activities, with a focus on sharing outcomes and the main conclusions, being also a networking event and creating a regional communication platform regarding the Sharing Economy philosophy.

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Domeniile Pană – an attractive family wine business for tourists in the south of Moldova

Domeniile Pană is a family-owned wine business that has sparked attention among consumers thanks to a “special philosophy” of Nicolae Minciună, the owner of the business, who has 20 years of professional experience in winemaking. Born in Slobozia Mare, Cahul district, where winemaking is a big part of the locals’ main occupation, Nicolae has become familiar with different wine production techniques from an early age.m. After completing his studies in wine technology, he gained valuable experience as a winemaker working for several years in wineries from Moldova, Romania and New Zealand. Combining the knowledge he gathered from ancestors, teachers and world-renowned wineries, Nicolae decided to return home and open a small wine business.

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Local Action Groups create new development opportunities for local communities

More than 100 directors and members of Local Action Groups from the Republic of Moldova gathered at the closing event of the LEADER – EU 2.0. Rural Development Fund to exchange experiences and share best practices in managing and implementing local development projects.

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• Rural development

Beekeeper Pavel Crețu receives support from LAG and opens a family business in the Scumpia village

The ‘Sweet Taste of Honey’ local project, implemented by Pavel Crețu, a beekeeper from the village of Scumpia, Fălești district, is one of the 232 local projects carried out under the LEADER Activation and Development Measures of the LEADER-EU 2.0 Rural Development Fund.

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UE-Moldova LEADER Conference, 2nd edition: Achievements and Future Perspectives of the LEADER Approach

On 6-7 October 2022, more than 400 national and international guests from the field of rural development gathered at the 2nd EU-Moldova LEADER Conference, which provided a platform for discussions and exchange of experience on the challenges of developing rural communities and identifying solutions for implementing changes at the local level.

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