Moldova: Ma Implic - Project on civic engagement in local governance
Moldova is firmly committed to improve governance and service delivery at the local level through a local governance reform, which is also a necessary step in view of the possible accession to the European Union. This project will support the Moldovan national authorities in advancing the local governance reform, and the local authorities in designing and implementing more inclusive and transparent local governance practices and a more efficient delivery of various public services.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Moldova |
Governance
Democratic participation and civil society
Decentralisation Public sector policy |
01.11.2023
- 31.10.2027 |
CHF 9’645’000
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- Partner LPA groups have the necessary capacities and skills to improve the performance of their core functions.
- LPA groups produce models for joint public service delivery which are available for replication.
- Central authorities have enhanced capacities to put in place the necessary policies, regulations and instruments for the implementation of the LG reform.
- Central authorities have instruments to improve communication between central and local levels on LG reform for more transparency and broader public support.
- Citizens of partner communities have capacities and mechanisms to participate in local decision-making processes and to hold LPAs and service providers accountable.
- Central State of South East
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Swiss Private Sector
- Skat Consulting Ltd (Switzerland) is the implementing partner. Backstopping support will be offered by DESPRO NGO (Ukraine) and DPI Development Partnership International GmbH (Switzerland). The State Chancellery of the Republic of Moldova is the Skat‘s strategic partner in the implementation of the project.
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Democratic participation and civil society
Decentralisation and support to subnational government (incl. accountability)
Public sector policy and administrative management
Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Mandate with fiduciary funds
Project and programme contribution
Technical assistance inclusive experts
Project number 7F09815
Background | In June 2022, Moldova got the status of EU candidate country and has the ambition to join the EU by 2030. In 2023, being driven by the EU integration agenda, the Government of Moldova initiated the long-awaited Public Administration Reform, adopting the respective Strategy for 2023-2030, with local government reform being part of that. Despite some earlier developments, Local Public Authorities (LPAs) have limited autonomy, and their administrative and fiscal powers remain weak. Still, they enjoy high levels of trust, being the second most trusted institution in the country after the church. These are important reasons for Switzerland to continue its contribution to the enhancement of a participatory decision-making at the local level and proper implementation of reforms. |
Objectives | The population of Moldova benefits from improved local governance, better access to and quality of public services. |
Target groups |
Relevant central and local authorities, civil society organizations, and community members. Final beneficiaries: The Moldovan society as a whole, benefitting from the changes brought by local governance reform, improved governance processes and inclusive development interventions. In the spirit of the "leave no one behind" principle, the project will involve vulnerable groups (incl. refugees from Ukraine). |
Medium-term outcomes |
Outcome 1: Partner Local Public Authorities groups manage resources and local development in a more sustainable, inclusive and accountable way. Outcome 2: The Government promotes and coordinates the Local Governance reform in an efficient, effective and transparent manner. Outcome 3: People in partner communities meaningfully engage in local governance processes and influence the provision of local public services |
Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: Ma Implic project gained the reputation of a relevant and competent partner for the Government in its task to prepare and implement the Local Governance (LG) reform. |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Swiss cooperation with Eastern Europe |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Private sector Foreign state institution |
Coordination with other projects and actors | The project established good coordination with the “Comunitatea Mea” (My Community) USAID-funded project that aims to strengthen local government in Moldova to become more effective and accountable to citizens. “Ma Implic” coordinates also with other SDC-funded projects that focus on enhancing development at local and rural levels (implemented by UNDP, UNFPA and Council of Europe). The project will coordinate with other like-minded development partners that facilitate Moldova`s decentralization process, strive to build local government`s capacity to meet citizens` needs, and strengthen citizen confidence in democratic institutions (USA, Germany, EU, World Bank). |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 9’645’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 3’950’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 8’046’608 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 18’000’000 |
Project phases | Phase 2 01.11.2023 - 31.10.2027 (Current phase) Phase 1 01.05.2018 - 31.12.2024 (Current phase) |