In Moldova, confidence in institutions is low, the perception of corruption high and poverty is only declining mainly thanks to remittances from abroad. Growing inequalities can be seen between the rich and the poor, the towns and rural areas and different population groups. People are affected by discrimination for various reasons (age, illness, disability, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion or language). Such people are excluded from Moldovan society at different levels. They face discrimination and violence and have limited access to health services, education and economic opportunities. Moreover, these minority groups are very poorly represented in public life and in decision-making bodies. Although Moldova has signed the majority of treaties concerning protection of human rights and the fight against discrimination, the United Nations and civil society have noted several serious failings.
Reforming civil society organisations in Moldova
The Engaging Citizens and Empowering Communities project aims to strengthen civil society organisations by enabling them to play a crucial role in promoting and safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable and marginalised people in Moldova.
Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
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Moldova |
Governance Droits de la personne État de droit - démocratie - droits de l’homme
Participation démocratique et société civile
Droits de la personne (y compris droits des femmes) |
01.12.2015
- 31.12.2021 |
CHF 3’150’000
|
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE GOUVERNEMENT ET SOCIETE CIVILE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Participation démocratique et société civile
Droits de la personne
Thème transversal Le projet contribue à améliorer le fonctionnement de l'organisation partenaire
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F08872
Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
Crédit |
Coopération avec l'Europe de l'Est |
Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 3’150’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 2’936’768 |
Phases du projet |
Phase 1 01.12.2015 - 31.12.2021 (Completed) |
Improving good governance...
Many civil society organisations exist in Moldova. They are often weak, however, and thus not included in the social dialogue. In addition, these organisations have difficulty cooperating and speaking with one voice. But there does exist a genuine willingness to participate more in policy development with the government.
By working together, civil society organisations and local authorities can influence public policy for greater inclusion and equality and also improve good governance practices. To do that, they need to do the following:
strengthen their advocacy and monitoring activities;
make themselves more representative and inclusive with respect to the vulnerable and minorities.
... to change the living conditions of many citizens
The Engaging Citizens and Empowering Communities project supported by the SDC targets 180 civil society organisations (national and local), 4 networks and 3 districts in particular. The goal is to create partnerships between several organisations sharing common concerns and problems. Strengthened and collaborative civil society organisations are more effective in influencing government policies. In particular, they target measures aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable people by reducing inequalities as regards access to:
social protection and health insurance;
education and labour market.