• Improved dialogue and consultation mechanisms between central and local levels of government and the parliament.
• Policies and practices on integrity, corruption prevention, open government and gender equality at local level are more closely aligned with Council of Europe and Congress standards.
• Local capacities in refugee management are enhanced.

• Decentralisation is enhanced through regular consultation and dialogue between central and local levels of government.
• Local public authorities strengthen their capacities to prevent corruption and apply principles of open government by implementing principles of transparent, ethical, and inclusive practices.
• Local authorities enhance their capacities in refugee management and build the resilience of local communities.

A combination of tools and activities are envisaged to support local authorities, local elected representatives, the Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova (CALM) and central authorities. These include expert policy and legal support, roundtable discussions, capacity development activities, study visits, and a grant to the national association of local authorities (CALM) to support local democracy in the country. A gender sensitive approach is employed to ensure that women and men are involved in equal measure in all project activities. The project also includes activities aimed at enhancing the knowledge and abilities of local elected representatives to mainstream gender equality and combat sexism in local policies and practices. A human rights approach is applied ensuring that the principles of equality, non-discrimination and inclusivity are respected in the implementation of all activities. Local authorities will be supported in applying principles of open government, including inclusive policies and practices, thereby contributing to reduced inequalities.

• The Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova (CALM)
• Local and regional authorities of the Republic of Moldova
• Government of the Republic of Moldova

• CALM contributes to the development of national policies as a representative body for local and regional authorities
• CALM members and Secretariat reach consensus on organisational changes following the recommendations of the baseline assessment.

In implementing this project, a combination of tools and means are used, including a baseline assessment, capacity building activities and knowledge exchange sessions. The project is designed and implemented in partnership with the CALM Secretariat so as to ensure the sustainability of results obtained.

• CALM enhances its advocacy capacities and accountability as a recognised political institution.

• The Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova (CALM)
• Local and regional authorities of the Republic of Moldova
• Government of the Republic of Moldova