Republic of Moldova: Poverty Reduction Strategy and Growth Strategy
IMF Staff Country Reports, February 14, 2023
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- Published: February 14, 2023
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400232770.002
Overview
- Publication date: February 14, 2023
- This paper presents the Republic of Moldova’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (SND).
- Core focus: raising welfare, improving citizens' lives, Europeanization of state institutions, strengthening democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and bringing the Republic of Moldova closer to European standards and values to support accession to the European Union.
Context and main challenges
- General low level of income and high incidence of poverty shape household behavior and priorities.
- Many citizens "look at cultural opportunities and personal development according to the residual principle."
- Household resources allocated to crop-related activities are described as "very small."
- Cultural infrastructure is "in an advanced state of physical degradation," posing "a real problem of accessibility of cultural products."
Strategic goals for 2030
- The SND suggests general and specific development goals for the perspective of 2030 that reflect aspirations to:
- Increase the welfare of the people of the Republic of Moldova.
- Improve the lives of citizens.
- Europeanize state institutions.
- Strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
- Respect human rights.
- Bring the Republic of Moldova closer to European standards and values to ensure the process of accession to the European Union.
Medium- to long-term growth strategy
- Sustainable income growth objectives:
- Increase the competitiveness of firms.
- Raise labor productivity.
- Integrate marginalized people and groups into the processes of economic value creation.
Subject coverage and keywords
- Subject: Aging, Education, Health, International organization, Monetary policy, Population and demographics
- Keywords: Aging, Central and Eastern Europe, copyright page, development partner, Eastern Europe, Global, growth strategy, justice system, publication service
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