## Corruption and Economic Growth in Moldova: A Reexamination

_Selected Issues Papers, February 9, 2024_

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## Bibliographic details
- Authors: Maksym Markevych, Marina Marinkov
- Published: February 9, 2024
- Series: Selected Issues Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400268137.018

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### Summary and Scope
- Paper examines corruption in Moldova and its impact on economic growth.
- Analyzes progress in implementing earlier IMF recommendations on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering (AML).
- Draws on regional successes to identify institutional and procedural reforms relevant for Moldova.

### Key Findings
- Despite solid legal frameworks, corruption remains a significant challenge.
- Corruption is impeding economic growth and EU convergence.
- Moldova has made strides in strengthening its legal and institutional infrastructure.
- Persistent challenges include delayed corruption case adjudication and limitations in investigative capacity.

### Institutional Analysis
- Emphasizes need for specialized anti-corruption agencies.
- Highlights the importance of robust prosecution and specialized adjudication infrastructure.
- Stresses the role of civil society involvement and international expertise in anti-corruption efforts.
- Notes specific institutional shortfalls: the Anti-corruption Prosecution Office requires enhanced investigative capacity; adjudication infrastructure needs specialization to reduce delays.

### Policy Recommendations
- Enhance the Anti-corruption Prosecution Office's investigative capacity.
- Establish specialized adjudication infrastructure for corruption cases.
- Strengthen prosecution capabilities and integrate international expertise where relevant.
- Increase civil society participation in anti-corruption monitoring and accountability mechanisms.
- Leverage regional best practices for institutional design and enforcement strategies.

### Publication and Metadata
- Authors: Maksym Markevych, Marina Marinkov
- Date: February 9, 2024
- Pages: 17
- Series: Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/003
- Volume: 2024
- Issue: 003
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400268137.018
- ISBN: 9798400268137
- ISSN: 2958-7875
- Subjects: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Civil society, Corruption, Crime, Economic sectors, International organization, Monetary policy
- Keywords: adjudication infrastructure, anti-money laundering, Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Civil society, Corruption, corruption case, Eastern Europe, economic growth, economic growth in Moldova, Europe, governance, investigative capacity, Moldova's progress

*Corruption and Economic Growth in Moldova: A Reexamination — Maksym Markevych and Marina Marinkov, February 9, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400268137.018*

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