European Commission, Press release, Brussels, 29 July 2014:
The European Commission has
announced a new annual support package for the Republic of Moldova to
help public institutions, citizens and the business community to seize
the benefits and opportunities of the Association Agreement and the Deep
and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the EU (AA/DCFTA).
Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, stated:
"The
Association Agreement is a milestone in our Eastern Partnership policy
and in our relationship with the Republic of Moldova. It is based on
shared fundamental values and will open new possibilities for closer
political relations and stronger economic ties. Moldova has our full
support in this significant and historical process."
The fresh EU funding for the
Republic of Moldova is designed to support the modernisation of key
public institutions implementing the AA/DCFTA, improvement of public
finance policy and management, competitiveness of rural business and
trade opportunities with the EU and protection of minorities and
vulnerable groups.
The
programme will contribute to further political association and economic
integration with the EU under the Eastern Partnership initiative. It
is a first package of bilateral assistance granted to the Republic of
Moldova under the Single Support Framework, which sets out strategic
objectives and priorities for future EU-Moldova cooperation in
2014-2017.
Background
Policy context
The Eastern Partnership is
the main policy framework for EU-Moldova relations. It represents the
Eastern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy and aims to bring
the Republic of Moldova closer to the European Union. The EU-Moldova
Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade
Area, has been signed on 27 June.
Single Support Framework 2014-17
The Single Support Framework (SSF) for
EU support to the Republic of Moldova in 2014-2017 was adopted on 11
June 2014. It is a programming document which will chart EU support to
the country in the next four years. The SSF has been consulted with
national authorities, civil society, EU institutions and EU Member
States.
Annual Action Programme 2014
The EU annual support package
(Annual Action Programme 2014) provides €101 million of bilateral
allocation to Moldova. Funding is granted through the European
Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) for two actions:
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Support to Public Finance Policy Reforms in Moldova (€37 million): to assist the Ministry of Finance, the Parliament and the Supreme Audit Institution of Moldova in the process of enhancing good governance, effective fiscal policy, transparent and accountable public finance policy and strengthened public financial management systems.
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European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) Moldova – Support to Agriculture and Rural Development (€64 million): to enhance rural development through improved policy dialogue, governance and service delivery meeting the needs of private farmers while increasing the competitiveness of the agriculture sector. Part of the second action will be dedicated to further intensify the dialogue between central and regional authorities (such as Gagauzia).
Additional support in 2014
On 2 May
2014, the European Commission had already approved a support programme
in favour of the Republic of Moldova (€30 million) targeting
competitiveness of small business, development of national legislation
in line with EU quality standards and promotion of export and investment
opportunities, communication and information campaigns on the DCFTA
trade agreement with the EU.
This additional support has been granted through the 'More for More' mechanism of the new European Neighbourhood Instrument.
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-886_en.htm?locale=en
29/7/14
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