What is the project?

The “Action against Corruption in the Republic of Moldova – Phase 2” Project focuses on addressing pressing needs in the country which are closely interlinked with the reform processes initiated by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and their obligations towards implementing international standards against corruption.

The project started on 1 September 2022, with a duration of 24 months and a budget of $400 000. The project is funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the US Department of State. The Council of Europe, and more specifically the Department of Action against Crime, through its Economic Crime and Cooperation Division (ECCD) is in-charge of implementing activities under this Project.

 What is the background?

The Second Phase of the Project is tailored to deliver legislative, policy and institutional impact by addressing pending recommendations from the 4th Evaluation Round of the Council of Europe Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), by providing related support to the authorities to ensure that any new measures do not create a situation of regress on previous reforms implemented to address GRECO recommendations, and ahead of the 5th round of evaluations.

In this respect, the Project will carry out a comprehensive set of interventions, including reviews, capacity building and training, to facilitate the understanding, adoption and application of procedures, practices and tools that strengthen the prevention of corruption. The intervention areas represent a follow-up of the assistance provided to the Moldovan authorities by the Council of Europe from June 2020 to November 2021 through the “Action against Corruption in the Republic of Moldova”, funded by Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, United States Department of State.

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 What do we aim to achieve?

Project Contacts

 Evgeni Evgeniev, Head of Unit (Strasbourg)

evgeni.evgeniev@coe.int

 Nadejda Plămădeală, Senior Project Officer (Strasbourg)

nadejda.plamadeala@coe.int

 Iuliana Talmaci, Senior Project Officer (Chisinau)

iuliana.talmaci@coe.int

 Daria Arman, Project Linguistic Assistant (Chisinau)

daria.arman@coe.int

 Who are our national partners?

The main counterparts of the project are the Government and Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova, the National Integrity Authority (NIA), the Superior Council of Prosecutors, the Superior Council of Magistracy (including Judicial and Prosecutorial Inspections), and the Law enforcement agencies.

 Who benefits from the project?

The main beneficiaries of the project are the Government and Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova, the National Integrity Authority (NIA), the Superior Council of Prosecutors, the Superior Council of Magistracy (including Judicial and Prosecutorial Inspections), and the Law enforcement agencies. The final beneficiary is the general population, benefiting from stronger authorities able to prevent and combat corruption.

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