The institution responsible for crisis management in the Republic of Moldova often stays out of the public eye. Its head, Sergiu Diaconu, says this proves that the system works: when the institution does not appear in the public space, it means it has prevented a potential crisis.
According to Diaconu, the institution operates on an annual budget of approximately 20 million lei, which covers all expenses, including staff salaries.
“It is a budget approved by the state budget law. It is transparent and open. It amounts to around 20 million lei for an entire year of activity for the whole institution and for all activities, including salaries,” Diaconu said.
He explained that the institution pays lower salaries than other law enforcement or security bodies because it performs a different role and focuses mainly on coordination and prevention rather than direct intervention.
“Salaries are below those of other force institutions. We do not issue public statements. We collect information, coordinate the activity of other institutions, and present solutions to avoid and prevent crises,” he said.
Diaconu stressed that the institution deliberately keeps a low public profile because its main goal is to prevent crisis situations.
“Whenever you do not see us, it means we have avoided a potential crisis. We will appear publicly only when we need to take more active measures, such as declaring a state of alert or, if necessary, a state of emergency,” he said.
He added that the institution enters the public sphere only when authorities need to introduce operative measures or additional restrictions to manage critical situations.