Supporting Anti-Corruption Efforts of the Government of Moldova Supporting Anti-Corruption Efforts of the Government of Moldova ExB No.: 1102564 | Budget: EUR 3,732,374.00 | Funds Received: EUR 250,000.00 | Donors: France, Germany, Italy, Romania | Duration: May 2023 - March 2027 | Implementer: OCEEA/EGU |
The OSCE is assisting the Government of Moldova in fulfilling commitments in good governance and anti-corruption, as Anti-corruption at the OSCE well as aligning its national standards with the UN Convention Promoting good economic governance and preventing against Corruption, the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan, and combating corruption are key elements of the OSCE’s and other international standards and good practices. comprehensive approach to security, and one of the main priorities of the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic Corruption is a major threat to Moldova’s stability and and Environmental Activities (OCEEA). security. There is a strong popular demand for consistent anti-corruption actions aimed at strengthening the integrity The OCEEA has been mandated by the participating States of public administration and countering systematic patterns to combat corruption and money laundering through a of both high-level and petty corruption. In recent years, the holistic and cross-dimensional approach to security. Government of Moldova has made visible efforts to adapt adequate strategies in order to tackle the issue of corruption, however, the number of cases involving prosecution of corruption remains low.
Key Project Delivered a training Facilitated exchange Joined the Anti-Corruption Donors Network for Moldova Initiated discussions for Mem- orandum of Understanding course on investigative of good practices on Accomplishments techniques and interna- investigation of cor- in order to identify synergies between Guardia di Finanza and complementarities with and the National Anti-Corrup- tional co-operation ruption between Italy, other international technical tion Centre in corruption cases Romania and Moldova assistance providers
Why is this project relevant? Expected Results Moldova has taken decisive steps toward reforms, • Normative and Regulatory Frameworks: Updated particularly in the justice sector, where anti-corruption frameworks for fighting and investigating corruption remains a key pillar. As part of its EU accession process, • Enhanced Practitioner Capacity: Improved skills and Moldova is committed to conducting proactive and efficient capabilities for corruption investigation corruption investigations, with an emphasis on establishing • Improved Co-operation: Enhanced inter-agency, a credible track record of prosecutions. Additionally, the international co-operation, and information exchange country is aligning its efforts with international standards and frameworks commitments, specifically those set by the OSCE, the UN • Public Sector Resilience: Increased resilience against Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), and the Istanbul petty corruption in selected public sectors Anti-Corruption Action Plan. • Civil Society Engagement: Increased engagement of civil society in anti-corruption efforts
Key Beneficiaries National Integrity General Police Authority Inspectorate
National Anti- Ministry Corruption Centre of Justice
Ombudsman’s Anti-Corruption Office Prosecutor’s Office
Civil Society