Supporting the development of the private sector in Moldova by transposing its needs into public policies, but also by involving it in the decision-making process on different platforms is one of the objectives pursued by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE). To this end, in partnership with the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE), the current situation of the private sector as a result of the war in Ukraine was assessed. The findings of the evaluation, as well as the recommendations for overcoming the current challenges, were discussed during the presentation "Advocacy priorities of Moldovan SMEs for overcoming challenges in the context of war", held on November 30.

The presentation addressed the macroeconomic effects of the war in Ukraine on the economy of the Republic of Moldova, the resilience of the Moldovan business environment during the war, but also the importance of involving the business environment in a decision-making process.

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Collective sanctions are introduced quickly, but are slowly lifted and their effectiveness will increase over time. The costs of imposing international sanctions should not harm the economies of the countries that impose them. The partial accession of the Republic of Moldova to the international sanctions against the Russian Federation aims to minimize the risks and threats to national security, preventing the loss of competitiveness of the economy from their application. In this sense, the authorities in our country must respond quickly and adequately to the negative consequences of sanctions and provide comprehensive procedures to support the efficiency of Moldovan companies. These are some of the conclusions of the consultative discussion "Regional risks and the impact of sanctions imposed on Russia on SMEs in Moldova and the Transnistrian region", held on November 29. The event was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policy (CAPE) with the support of the International Center for Private Enterprise (CIPE).

The public discussion addressed the effects of the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation, regional risks, the issue of the implementation of international sanctions, their consequences on companies from Moldova and the Transnistrian region, but also the policy measures of the Republic of Moldova in this context.

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The Republic of Moldova, in its European course, proposes to create a permanent cooperation platform at the Parliament level to increase the involvement of civil society in decision-making processes. Such permanent cooperation platform represents a necessary and effective consultation tool in the decision-making process and creates the prerequisites for a sustainable partnership between business associations and the Parliament. These are some of the conclusions of the round table "Permanent consultative and cooperation platform at the level of the Parliament: condition for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union", held on November 1. The event, which gathered both deputies and representatives of the business environment and civil society, was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE), with the support of the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE).

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Lack of transparency in governance is one of the serious problems facing the business community. In this sense, Parliament needs effective cooperation platforms for establishing public-private dialogue and business consultation in the decision-making process. These platforms will create the conditions for a sustainable partnership between business and Parliament. These are some of the conclusions of the public discussion "The private sector, an important part of the decision-making process in the context of the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union", held on September 30.

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The war in Ukraine involves major economic and logistical challenges for the private sector, but at the same time an opportunity to rethink the country's economy. Business associations, in turn, are trying to adapt to the situation and turn these current challenges into opportunities. These are some of the conclusions of the public discussion "The impact of the war in Ukraine on the private sector in Moldova and the adaptation of economic activity to current conditions", held on October 18.

The event was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE), with the support of the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE).

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More than 20 economic experts and representatives of the business environment met on Friday, September 9, during a brainstorming session about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the economy of the Republic of Moldova. The event was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE), with the support of the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE). the main purpose of the session was to evaluate the multitude of factors that have an impact on the economy, but also on the private sector.

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In order to support the private sector to overcome the current crisis, the state should intervene through measures to reduce indirect costs such as excessive bureaucracy, corruption, the low quality of the public service, but also to reduce unfair competition and improve the quality of dialogue between state institutions and the business environment. These are some of the conclusions of the round table "Economic resilience in times of crisis: business concerns regarding managing the effects", held on June 16. The event was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE), with the support of the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE).

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The incomplete provisions and the lack of clear procedures in the Parliament Regulations do not allow the Legislature to exercise effective supervision over public institutions. The reports of independent institutions and regulatory agencies are not examined and there are no public hearings on them in the standing committees and the plenary of Parliament. These are some of the conclusions of the round table "Reporting to Parliament: between trust and legislative responsibility", held on May 18. The event was organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policies (CAPE), with the support of the International Center for Private Entrepreneurship (CIPE).

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Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Policy, in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise and the Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies launched the 1^st edition of the Leadership Academy for Development in Moldova (LAD). The launch event, held on February 2, 2022, was opened by Natalia Otel Belan, the Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia at the Center for International Private Enterprise. Read more

The limited capacity of decision makers, civil society and business associations to participate in the decision-making process, the lack of advisory boards and the lack of predictability of laws are the main shortcomings in ensuring the transparency of the legislative process and dialogue between business and authorities. Read more

The selective organization of public consultations, the lack of information on the results of consultations, the difficulty of following the path of a draft law, the non-publication on Parliament's website of documents accompanying a draft law and the non-functioning of advisory boards between Parliament and the associative environment. Read more

Business is part of civil society and needs to help it become stronger. For this, the business must become more responsible, come up with great solutions in front of decision makers and defend their rights. This is the opinion expressed by the assistant professor of public and international policies at Columbia University in the USA, Matthew Murray, at the meeting with the business community, held on October 24. Read more

Businessmen in the northern region of the Republic of Moldova complain about the lack of communication with public authorities. Public procurement carried out with certain interests, laws that work only on paper, unfair competition or the fact that central authorities do not take into account business proposals. Read more

Less control, more involvement in the decision-making process and more support. This is what the businessmen are asking from the authorities, stating that they are under control and heard by the state. The discussions took place on October 11 in Soroca during the round table "Transparent and inclusive governance: participation of the business environment in the dialogue with public authorities". Read more

Business representatives, elected officials and civil servants in the South of the country gave their met on October 9 in Cahul in the round table "Transparent and inclusive governance: participation of the business environment in the dialogue with public authorities". Read more

Excessive controls by state institutions and bureaucracy are the problems faced by small and medium enterprises in the Republic of Moldova, according to businessmen. Opinions were expressed on 10 October in Rezina at the round table "Transparent and inclusive governance: the participation of the business environment in the dialogue with public authorities" . Read more

Transparent and constructive dialogue with decision-makers, on the uniform application of legislation, and the permanent participation of business people in the decision-making process are essential to create a fair competitive business environment for all market players. These are the conclusions of the round table "Transparent and inclusive governance: the participation of the business environment in the dialogue with public authorities", held on September 26 in Hincești. Read more

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