As the Republic of Moldova advances in implementing its agreed-upon reforms with the European Union, it will secure additional pre-accession funds. These funds will help Chisinau execute crucial reforms and enhance the living standards of all citizens. Vasile Gradinaru, a PAS deputy and President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Moldova-China, and Boris Foca highlighted this during their appearance on the TVR MOLDOVA program ”Punctul pe AZi”
”Integrating into the EU doesn’t mean physically relocating Moldova; it means aligning Moldova’s living conditions with those in the EU. Therefore, the projects funded and implemented in Moldova should aim to achieve this goal. EU assistance cannot be limited to only infrastructure projects; it encompasses a range of economic measures that support the state’s functions and long-term security,” said Vasile Gradinaru, a PAS deputy.
”I am convinced Moldova will soon become part of the larger European family. We will gain access to the structural funds we desperately need. I believe the initial step towards accessing pre-accession funds will be a green light, providing a breath of fresh air for Moldova’s entire economy. This will help us create conditions for our societal development, attract potential investors, and ensure that all citizens feel at home in their own country,” stated Boris Foca, President of the Moldova-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He also believes that once Moldova begins to benefit from pre-accession funds, it should launch informational campaigns. These campaigns should explain to those interested in accessing these funds the steps for preparing and applying for a project.
”The public’s awareness about funding needs to increase, especially regarding how to write and prepare a project to access pre-accession funds or EU funds. I think there needs to be a strong effort to inform the public to address problems such as improper execution or mistakes in submitting funding applications,” stated Boris Foca.
On the other hand, PAS deputy Vasile Gradinaru emphasizes that one of the government’s goals is to enhance the administrative capacity of state institutions.
“Through the ‘European Village’ Program, we have brought many projects to the local communities and practiced accessing funds. The idea and working method are the same, even if the bureaucracy and forms differ slightly.
We can take Romania and other countries as examples. When they had the opportunity to attract funds but lacked the capacity, they did not fully utilize them. Our primary task is to prepare for the first administrative stage.
In the second stage, each of us must set priorities correctly. Every administrator and mayor must understand the importance of aligning priorities with the community’s needs, not personal ones. After setting these priorities, we must know how to execute the projects we have applied for.
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The most important goal is for all investments to aim at standardizing living conditions in Moldova to match those in the EU. Integration into the EU does not mean geographically relocating Moldova; it means unifying Moldova’s living conditions with those of the EU. Therefore, the projects financed and implemented in Moldova should align with this purpose and goal,” said PAS deputy Vasile Gradinaru.
In the broadcast, Boris Foca also discussed the conditions under which a foreign investor might come to and stay in Moldova.
”We need investor-friendly legislation. The more bureaucratic we are, the more it deters investors. The process must be smoother, with fewer bureaucratic barriers to develop a business. Digitalizing processes is essential. While some of this has already started in Moldova, we must ensure authorities complete it successfully.
Another crucial point is the justice system. No major investor will come to a country with no effective rule of law. Authorities must complete the ongoing judicial reform effectively.
Lastly, access to the workforce is critical. We urgently need more labor, as the current workforce does not meet the demand. We need to liberalize the labor market,” said Boris Foca.