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The draft law on Local Action Groups, voted at the final reading

Starting in 2022, the Local Action Groups (LAGs) in the Republic of Moldova will receive public funding.

Apel de cooperare privind elaborarea și actualizarea Programelor de Revitalizare Urbană

Orașele din Republica Moldova sunt invitate să participe la apelul privind elaborarea și actualizarea Programelor de Revitalizare Urbană. Astfel, în cadrul acestui proces, partenerii locali din zonele urbane vor beneficia de suport din partea facilitatorilor și partenerilor de implementare – Agențiile de Dezvoltare Regională din țară, conform metodologiei aprobate de către Ministerul Agriculturii, Dezvoltării Regionale și Mediului.

The draft law on the Local Action Groups was voted by the Government of the Republic of Moldova

On December 16, 2020, the draft law on the Local Action Groups was voted by the Government of the Republic of Moldova. It provides for the creation of the legal framework on the activity of Local Action Groups (LAGs) as legal entities and will regulate the establishment, activity, reorganization and liquidation of the Local Action Groups.

• Rural Development

Petru Rusu, “Valea Cuboltei” LAG: People should enjoy clean water, and that’s what I work for

The times are changing, the technologies are advancing and professions that were once essential, today are one the verge of disappearing. In Hasnasenii Mari village from Drochia district, the well sinker profession is still popular, and a great well sinker, such as Petru Rusu, is always requested to work on different local fountain projects, especially since he has modern equipment, that will ease his job.

• Rural Development

Grosu Family, “Hora Ciulucului” LAG: “One’s soul gets happier when realizing that you can do something at home”

Exploring the rural potential is one of the chosen development priorities of many Local Action Groups in the Republic of Moldova.

Tamara Conica, “Bastina Gospodarului” LAG: “The kindergarten is a safer space now – a wonderful feature for the institution’s activity”

The rural development is an ongoing process, which is manifested through many results. One of them is the improvement of the conditions within early education institutions.

• Rural Development

Galina Mihai, “Bastina Gospodarului” LAG: You have to be fearless in writing projects and implementing them

In the middle of November, we’ve embarked on a trip to the commune of Cucuruzeni – we have so many interesting projects in the “Bastina Gospodarului” LAG, so our team decided to go there and talk to the locals about the achieved results.

We are looking for an international expert to support the consolidation of the Moldovan LAGs as development role models

We are looking for an international expert to support the consolidation of Moldovan Local Action Groups as possible role-models for specific sectors / topics that might effectively contribute to rural development in the country.

Seven new LAGs will be created in the Republic of Moldova

The National LEADER Network in the Republic of Moldova, in partnership with Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova, announces the creation of seven new Local Action Groups within the “LEADER approach for rural prosperity in Moldova” project, financed by the European Union and Polish Aid.

• News

“Moldova Rural LEADER Project” is officially launched — perspectives and opportunities

Today, during an online event, the “Moldova Rural LEADER Project”, which is a result of a new cooperation process between USAID Moldova, Solidarity Fund PL and Polish Aid, was officially launched.

12 entrepreneurs signed funding contracts within the EU — LEADER Flagship Initiatives Fund, 2020 edition

The EU — LEADER Flagship Initiatives Fund, 2020 edition, financed by the European Union and Polish Aid, is supporting innovative entrepreneurial projects in the rural areas, that will contribute to the economic growth will stimulate the innovation in the rural areas.

The final results of the Small Projects Fund 2020 call for proposals, Access to Success+ edition

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the pandemic situation in the country, the implementation of the partnership projects has become impossible, as they contained common activities among the partners from the both sides of the Dniester river. In 2021, new options for the continuity of the implementation of the projects will be discussed, in the context of the existing call for proposals or within a new one.

The informational campaigns of the LAGs financed within the EU — LEADER RDF 2020: Statistics

A few months ago, the EU — LEADER Rural Development Fund, 2020 edition, was launched within the “LEADER approach for rural prosperity in Moldova” project. The Fund is implemented by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova, in partnership with the National LEADER Network in the Republic of Moldova, and with the financial support of the European Union and Polish Aid.

The National Urban Revitalization Network in the Republic of Moldova was officially launched

Between July 21 – 31, ten cities have signed the Memorandum and the Declaration of principles regarding the creation of the National Urban Revitalization Network in the Republic of Moldova (NRNU) — a new important actor for the local urban development.

• Events

MARDE and Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova have signed the Memorandum of Understanding

The Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment continues to support the implementation of the LEADER approach in the Republic of Moldova. On Tuesday, June 23 2020, MARDE and Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova have signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the consolidation of the efforts and partnership reassurance in supporting rural communities.

• Events

The Emergency Fund — Supporting the healthcare system of the Republic of Moldova

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, through Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova, donated 37 oxygen concentrators to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova. This medical equipment is distributed to 30 hospitals in the country and is the second batch offered within the Emergency Fund.

SPF 2020 – Revitalisation Edition: The results of the call for proposals

The year of 2020 has brought new opportunities for the urban areas of the Republic of Moldova — the Urban Revitalization team continued its activity to offer support for the cities that strive to develop their local urban communities. Thus, the Small Projects Fund 2020 — Urban Revitalization announces the results for its call for proposals. Here are the selected cities:

The EU — LEADER Flagship Initiatives call for proposals is open

Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova, in partnership with the National LEADER Network in the Republic of Moldova, with the financial support of the European Union and Polish Aid, launches an open call for projects in the EU — LEADER Flagship Initiatives, held within the “LEADER approach for rural prosperity in Moldova” project. The call for proposals is aimed at contributing to the local economic development in the Republic of Moldova.

• News

EU — LEADER Rural Development Fund 2020: The results of the call for proposals

Although, the current period is extremely challenging for the society, our teams continue to work in order to offer support for the local development process in rural areas. Through the LEADER approach, we contribute to the villages’ economic development. Thus, within the Call for Proposals of the EU — LEADER Rural Development Fund 2020, we announce the list of the selected LAGs, that will be financed:

• Rural Development

Alexandru Dascal, “Valea Cuboltei” LAG: To come back home was a right decision to take

Practicing agriculture in protected areas is a more and more attractive business idea for many farmers in the Republic of Moldova. This is the story of Alexandru Dascal from Lazo village, Drochia region, whom, together with his parents, developed a cultivation activity of vegetables in a greenhouse, and now, makes happy a lot of consumers with eco veggies.

EU – LEADER RDF 2020: 29 LAGs have registered

29 LAGs have registered within the call for proposals regarding the EU – LEADER Rural Development Fund 2020. The LAGs list can be seen in the image: