Matrix” Projects of external assistance on areas coordinated by the Ministry of Economy”

Ongoing Projects Objectives/components Time frame Budget Donor

1.Development of small and medium enterprises

1.1 Innovative Entrepreneurship for sustainable employment of labor (SYSLAB - Phase II "Career Advisory Centers Network in Moldova"Implemented by UNDP

Objectives / Components: Support existing network of career centers and supporting entrepreneurial training component included in SYSLAB program that will enhance business development potential and will promote entrepreneurial skills and spirit in the region.

2015-2018

(shortened by the donor to 31.12.2016)

1,57mil USD Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2015-2016

UNDP partially for 2017

1.2 Innovative business development for sustainable economic growth locally (LED)Implemented by UNDP

Objective: Stimulating innovation in business start-ups and small and medium business development process for generating sustainable jobs locally 2015-2018 1 667 864

USD

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1.3 Assistance project ENTRANSE

Objective: The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding to promote and to achieve cooperation between the two Parties in order to stimulate growth, create jobs and reduce poverty through sustainable development of the SME sector in Moldova.

2015-2018

To be approved anually 2016 – 420,221 EUR 2017 – 423,336 EUR

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1.4 EU Program "Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs (COSME 2014-2020)* Note: Moldova is eligible to 3 of 4 components, except the financial component.

Objectives:- Strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, especially for SMEs;- Encouraging entrepreneurial culture and promote the SMEs creation and development.

2014-2020 Total budget2,3mlrd EUR EU

2.Regulating entrepreneurial activity2.1 Moldova Investment climate reform

Objective: The main objectives of the project consist of: improving the regulatory environment of entrepreneurship, enhancing market access, especially for agricultural entrepreneurs by increasing and facilitating exports, increasing investment protection and ensuring gender equality.

2015-2018 3,2mil. USD Sweden (SIDA)

2.2 Competitiveness Enhancement Project II (CAP II / CEP II).Component (3): Regulatory Reform

Objective: The main project goal is to strengthen the export competitiveness of domestic private enterprises and decrease the framework constraints and burdens 2014-2020

15mil. USD (IDA)30mil. USD (IBRD)

World Bank

3.Macroeconomic forecasting and analysis

3.1 Support for Moldova in the process of implementation of the deep and comprehensive free trade area (DCFTA).

Objective: Support for Moldova in the implementation of the DCFTA by capacity building of the Ministry of Economy and other relevant organizations in the fields of design and selection of policies, legislation harmonization, coordination, implementation, communication, monitoring and evaluation.Action: assistance in improving and updating the model of forecasting and macroeconomic analysis

09/2016 – 04/2017

40 working days European Union

4.Trade regimes (DCFTA)

4.1 EU mission to support high-level public policy phase II.

Objectives / Components:- Strategic advice on EU integration agenda in general and in particular the transition from the European Neighborhood Policy to a new cooperation agreement between Moldova and the EU- Support and advice on central administration reform and decentralization- Support and advice on the implementation of economic stabilization and recovery plan- Strategic advice on the agrarian sector reform

2016-2018 - European Union

4.2 Financing Agreement between the European

Objective: To assist the Government of Moldova in promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and consolidating and improving

2014 -2017 30 mil EUR European Union

Commission and the Government of the European Union on Support to the implementation of DCFTA process in Moldova

democratic and economic governance

4.3 Support for Moldova in the implementation of The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

Objective: To support the implementation of the DCFTA in the Republic of Moldova by building the capacity of the Ministry of Economy and other relevant organizations in the field of designing and selection of policies, legislation harmonization, coordination, implementation, communication, monitoring and evaluation.

2014 -04/2017 1,927mil EUR European Union

5.Energy

5.1 Budget support program in the energy sector.

Objective: To support the Government of Moldova in implementing reforms in the energy sector, with a particular focus on security of supply, energy efficiency and renewable energy, by providing funding, technical assistance. Was approved to extend the project for supplementary policy matrix for the years 2014-2015 with 3 new objectives, focused on the construction of the gas pipeline Ungheni- Chisinau and the transposition of the energy package.

2012-2017 50mil EUR European Union

5.2 Technical assistance for the implementation of sectoral policy support program "Support for energy sector reform" (AT-SPSP Energy Project)

Objective: The overall objective of the sector policy support program (SPSP) 'Power Sector Reform Assistance' components: energy sector policy and legal framework• Develop institutional framework• Promote research and development in energy efficiency and RES• Regular monitoring of the implementation of the SPSP in the energy sector under the Policy Matrix.

2012-2017 2,6mil EUR European Union

5.3 Rehabilitation of electric transport (preferential loan)

Objective: The aim of the project is to help beneficiary to rehabilitate internal network interconnection of energy transportation. Consolidate regional networks and regional energy market development through support for Moldova's integration to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity.

2012-2019; 2013-2019

EBRD 20 mil. USDEIB 17 mil.EU 8 mil. EURGrant Neighborhood Investment Fund

European Union

5.4 Ungheni- Chisinau Natural Gas Pipeline construction

Objective: The project is an important step in the process of the implementation of projects that ensure the country's energy security, overcome the dependence on a single source of providing the population with natural gas. This project will allow connection to the community energetic system and will lead to the liberalization of gas market.

tr. IV 2016 - tr. IV 2019.

Budget – 92mil. EUR, from whichEBRD credit - 41mil. EUR,BEI credit - 41mil. EURNIF grant – 10 mil.

EBRD, BEI, NIF

5.5 Energy and Biomass II Objective: To contribute to a secure, competitive and sustainable energy production from renewable sources, especially biomass from agricultural waste. The project will increase energy consumption from renewable sources mainly in public institutions and households in rural communities.

2015-2017 9,41mil. EUR European Union

5.6 ESCO Moldova - Transforming the market for Urban Energy Efficiency in Moldova by introducing Energy Service Companies

Objective: To create a functioning, sustainable and effective ESCO market in Moldova by converting existing energy service provider companies into ESCO companies, as the basis for scaling up mitigation efforts in the whole municipal building sector in Moldova, leading to CO2 emission reductions by implementing energy performance contracts

2015-2018 1,19mil. EUR European Union

5.7 The thermal power project in Bălți (S.A. CET-Nord)

Objective: The aim is to rehabilitate heating system components with heat in mun. Bălți

2015-2019

7 mil. EUR (EBRD)3 mil. EUR The Eastern Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership E5P

EBRD

5.8 The project of improving the efficiency of centralized heat supply

Objective: The objective is to help to improve operational efficiency and financial viability of the new company of centralized heat supply and improve the quality and security of services of heat suply to consumers in Chisinau.

2015-2020 40,5 mil. USD (IBRD)

World Bank

5.9 SUDeP- Sustainable Urban Demonstration Projects

Three projects are covered by SUDeP (Investment in energy efficiency and development of renewable energy in Municipalities) These projects, funded at a level of 70-80% of the EU were the main beneficiaries municipalities. The main projects are: Energy efficiency and renewable energy for public buildings (REEPB), Ungheni;Comprehensive demonstration project for sustainable energy

2014-2018 Budget – 2mil. EUR

SUDeP

development in Orhei;Green light Moldova - modernization and reducing energy consumption in street lighting, Ocniţa, Soroca, Cantemir.

5.10 Modernizing Local Public Services

Improving local public services in villages and towns in Moldova.Implementing energy efficiency measures in hospitals from Orhei and Nisporeni.Capacity building of councils and regional and local development agencies.Coordination with the National Coordination Council for Regional Development.

2011-2018

Budget – 12,4mil EUR, from which 5mil EUR for phase I and grant 7,4mil EUR the Government of the federal Republic of Germany /Sweden

GermanySweden

5.11 Interconnection of power systems of Moldova and Ukraine to the European network of electroenergetic operators

Expanding ENTSO-E (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity) synchronous area of ENTSO-E, connecting energy systems of Ukraine and Moldova. Incorporating electricity market of Ukraine in the regional energy market in Southeast Europe.

2013-2016

7,067,376.80 EUR, Available budget for Moldova: 5,043,129.90 EUR

European Union

6.Access to Finance

6.1 Capacity building of the Ministry of Economy in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Objective: Technical assistance for the implementation of Moldova's energy sector reform by strengthening the technical and institutional capacity of the basic institutions in the energy sector for measures to achieve the aim of increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy resources

2011-2016 2,48 mil. EUR Sweden(SIDA)

6.2 Financing line for Energy Efficiency in Moldova (MoSEFF).

Objective: Loans with a grant component for increasing energy efficiency. 2009-2019 46,7 mil. EUR EBRD

6.3 Financing facility of energy efficiency in the residential sector in Moldova (MoREEFF).

Objective: Loans with a grant component for energy efficiency projects in the residential sector. 2012-2017 40,2 mil. EBRD

6.4 Competitiveness Enhancement Project II( CEP II)

Objective: The main project goal is to strengthen the export competitiveness of the private domestic enterprises and decrease the framework constraints and burdens.Component (2,3): Development SMEs access to finance

2014-202015 mil. USD (IDA)30mil. USD (IBRD)

World Bank

6.5 Agreement between the Government of Moldova and the Government of Poland on obtaining credit support (agriculture).

Objective: Increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector through restructuring, modernization and gradual increase in the share of agricultural products with high added value. Active

10 mil. EUR (10% for industry from the total of 100mil. EUR)

Republic of Poland

ASSISTANCE NEEDS

Domain Objective/components Responsible

1.DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

1.1 Assistance for small and medium enterprises in Moldova to penetrate new markets.

The project aims to contribute by reducing the trade deficit of MoldovaComponents:- Develop and disseminate an analysis of the situation, trends and advice, needs of the SME sector in Moldova;- Develop professional skills with mentors MIEPO and ODIMM, provide support to SMEs for export;- Develop of a diagnostic activity of SMEs and analysis on training needs of SMEs - beneficiaries of the project and training methodology development;- Obtain business skills and knowledge needed to improve the ability of SMEs to export;- D evelop professional "development strategies" for SMEs and assist in their implementation;- Develop and disseminate exporter guidelines "Step by step towards the foreign market."

ODIMM

1.2 Smart specialization strategy for regional development

1. Strengthen "special knowledge" of regions on key technology areas and specific sectors.2. Stimulate coordination, at national level, the debate on planning, policies implementation and evaluation.3. Improve the quality and efficiency of government interventions to monitor and evaluate results.

ODIMM

1.3 Establishment of a new national mechanism to promote social inclusion and poverty reduction

Establishment of a new national mechanism to promote social inclusion and poverty reduction, according to the European practices, which contributes to the improvement of government policies in order to ensure poverty reduction and strengthening social cohesion.Components:• Identifying a new functional mechanism in order to promote social inclusion and poverty reduction, according to strategic and institutional framework, taking account of good practices in the field;• Removing deficiencies identified in previous assessment decision (see above);• Promoting the concept of "social inclusion" and define a standard set of indicators that would facilitate the decision-making process and improve the quality of policies.

Division for policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, MoE

1.4 Entrepreneurship support in launching and managing business

Developing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge based on the optimal management of resources and facilitate access to financial resources needed to launch and develop business.The program is designed for entrepreneurs who want to: develop entrepreneurial skills to start their own businesses in rural and urban areas and / or expand their own business, create new jobs.

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development and trade, MEc,ODIMM

1.5 Promoting entrepreneurship by creating Moldova Start-Up Program

Develop entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in the field of potential entrepreneurship based on the optimal resources management and facilitate access to financial resources for young entrepreneurs to launch and develop their own business.The program is designed for entrepreneurs who want to: develop entrepreneurial skills to start their own businesses in rural and urban areas and / or expand their own business, create new jobs.

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development and trade, MEc,ODIMM

1.6 Support and promotion of social entrepreneurship.

The program on supporting and promoting social entrepreneurship aims to create a favorable environment for employment of socially vulnerable groups in distinct regions (including Transnistria), creating social enterprises managed by civil society, NGOs. Social entrepreneurship has a positive effect by generating jobs in various local regions, also resulted in a decrease of unemployed immigrants number. Therefore, it will help to develop the local business environment and increase social responsibility of citizens.

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development and trade, MEc,ODIMM

1.7 Women entrepreneurship

The program is intended for women who want to develop business in multiple economy areas. Priority will be considered innovative entrepreneurship with export potential, primarily in rural areas of the country, where women are marked by certain stereotypes and lower business opportunities.Three development stages:1. Support in starting a business;2. Support for newly created businesses;3. Growing Business.This program will include the following components defining women entrepreneurship promotion in Moldova through private and public sectors partnership:- Consider the interests of all participants of concerned civil society in the women entrepreneurship development in Moldova, development and implementation of complex actions for learning and improvement;

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development and trade, MEc,ODIMM

- Create a base for the development of public-private dialogue and partnerships;- Reduce barriers to female entrepreneurship and improve the business climate;- Promote economic growth and stable life quality of citizens;- Encourage entrepreneurship among women;- Promote products and services of companies managed by women

1.8 Green Economy Objective: This program will include the following components:- Establish regional and international business relations;- Promote 'green' enterprises on local and international market;- Improve export opportunities of local enterprises on international level, through exhibitions, international workshops, seminars and meetings;- Provide grants to promote 'green' SMEs and facilitate export transactions;

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development and trade, MEc,ODIMM

2. INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

2.1 SME investment profiles. Objectives: To attract long-term financial resources for 20 local SMEs with export potential by using joint efforts of MIEPO and the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprise Development (ODIMM) and contracted services.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares:- Increase the capacity of local SMEs to attract long-term financial resources internationally- Exports initiated or increased by 50%, at least 10 SMEs participating for a period of 3 years from the start of the project;- Creation of 400 jobs over a period of 3 years from the start of the project.

MIEPO

2.2 Communicating strategic messages about Moldova

Develop and disseminate strategic messages to the local community and potential investors and buyers in the European market (ex. Germany / Romania).Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares: Raising awareness about the opportunities for investment and trade in Moldova- Increasing the number of requests for information, Moldova is included in lists of potential investors- Increasing number of missions for identifying areas of potential investors in Moldova- Increasing awareness about local and international Moldova- Increasing the number of visitors on the website MIEPO www.invest.gov.md- Increasing the number of visitors from your local companies in fairs and exhibitions in the countries concerned and the increasing number of local companies willing to participate in such events

MIEPO

2.3 Promoting innovation through the development of

1. Analyzing the needs and possibilities for cluster creation in the Republic of Moldova;2. Informing of the SMEs, central and local public authorities, SME support organizations, business

ODIMM

clusters associations about the implementation of Clustering Concept in the Republic of Moldova;3. Promotion of clustering activity in the Republic of Moldova and raising awareness of its importance for Moldovan SMEs development;4. Transferring the European know-how, expertise and best practices, on cluster building, importance, role for the economy and relevant actors;5. Elaboration of tailor-made guide and step-by-step instructions on how to create a cluster in the Republic of Moldova;6. Encouraging and teaching the potential cluster stakeholders on how to create a cluster;7. Improving the capacities of the clusters’ actors and stakeholders on managing and working within a cluster;8. Networking with foreign clusters and cluster stakeholders.

2.4 Development of clusters in the industrial sector of the Republic of Moldova

Development and implementation of state policy to support the development of the cluster industry in the Republic Moldova.According to the Concept of cluster development in the industrial sector, the first stage of carrying out the nominees provides information and legal environment creation process of cluster development in the industrial sector.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares: In order to achieve the first stage of the policy are set out following specific objectives:- Promoting in society, especially in business, new possibilities related to the development of clusters by organizing seminars for managers of industrial enterprises and representatives of central and local government to pick up the best practices of EU countries;- Develop, based on sectoral analysis, the paper reflecting skills industries that have formed the best economic prerequisites for the creation of clusters;- Develop Roadmap clusters development of the industrial sector of Moldova;- Organizing the training of cluster managers, potential future leaders clusters;- Support the initiation and completion of the pilot project on the creation of an industry cluster, there are economic prerequisites.

Division of Investment Policy and Competitiveness, MoE

3.EXPORT PROMOTION

3.1 The SMEs internationalization and export promotion.

This program include the following components:1. Establish entrepreneurial relations at regional and international level;2. Promote local enterprises on international level;3. Improve export opportunities of local businesses by attending at international exhibitions, workshops, seminars and meetings;4. Grant subsidies to promote SMEs and facilitate exports. The program is designed for entrepreneurs

Division for small and medium – sized enterprises policy development

who want: to develop a business nationally and internationally, to establish relationships with international partners, to penetrate new markets, create new jobs.

and trade, MoE,ODIMM

3.2 Export Academy Piloting an export academy using joint efforts of MIEPO and ODIMM for the period 2017-2020, graduating at least 40 managers of export per year for up to 20 weeks, with about 10 software modules, which would educate business managers ready for international export. To achieve these goals, more objectives were identified:- Establishing a common understanding on the importance of dedicated export managers, with performant abilities of export sales;- Involvement of the exporting companies in the activities of the Export Academy, especially in the preparatory phase, when a curriculum is developed and students are selected to ensure sustainability of the project;- Organizing quality training programs by identifying and contracting specialists with 5-6 years of experience, at least 3 of them must come from countries that are considered target markets for Moldovan products- Analysis of various tools and techniques applied by different countries for export promotion and periodic adjustment of the training modules to achieve best practices.- Promoting mobilization of small groups of producers / export clusters (2 to 5 companies) and placing in each group export managers. These producer groups should serve as a common office for management, sales and marketing export internationally;- Monitoring and evaluation of graduates in position of export managers;Specific objectives / Added value of a new share:- Educating export managers who have the vision and skills to stimulate exports.- 160-200 export managers qualified by the end of 2020;- Increased delegation of exports / hiring companies by 25% on average 1 year after graduation- The emergence and / or developing export promotion / management consulting companies / services-at least 3;- The emergence of small groups / clusters of exporters at least 5.

MIEPO

3.3 E-learning platform for Moldovan diplomats.

To develop and make easily an accessible guide of investment and export promotion for Moldovan diplomats responsible for economic cooperation (economic advisers), which will provide advice and case studies on best practice policies for attracting and benefiting from investment foreign direct.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares: Improving the efficiency of Moldova's economic diplomacy.- This project envisages the creation of a guide to promote consistent electronic export and investment and to institutionalize systematic strengthening of capacities for economic diplomats.- Guidelines for investment and export promotion, complemented by e-learning and a series of training seminars and webinars will allow Moldovan diplomats to rely on their existing skills, with emphasize on

MIEPO

the use of different marketing channels, +Management of relationships with company, management of the Guidelines for Investment Promotion and Export will serve as a basis for developing action plans and define the tasks to be performed by MIEPO and embassies, in order to achieve the objectives in the field of investment and export promotion, organizing meetings business and effective collaboration with stakeholders. - Guidelines for Investment Promotion and Export will serve as a basis for developing action plans and define the tasks to be performed by MIEPO and embassies, to achieve the objectives in the field of investment and export promotion.

3.4 Innovation policy More efficient transfer systems research and development, innovation and technology through an institutional reform of the concerned areas.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares: Developing the national legislative framework in research and development, innovation and technology transfer. (The process of drafting the projects listed below can be initiated after the Law amending and supplementing the Code on Science and Innovation of the Republic of Moldova, No. 259-XV of July 15, 2004, which will determine the new institutional structure to manage the areas of research, development and innovation and technology transfer.)The list of legislative and normative papers:1. Act on Fund for Research and Development and Innovation Fund and technology transfer;2. Law on scientific-technological parks and innovation incubators;3. Regulation Agency for research and development, innovation and technology transfer;4. Rules regarding use of the Fund for Research and Development and Innovation Fund and technology transfer;5. Council Regulation on Administration Research and Development Fund and the Fund for innovation and technology transfer.6. National Program for research, development, innovation and technology transfer;7. Rules on reporting experts on projects in the areas of research and development, innovation and technology transfer;8. The methodology for evaluating and selecting projects in research and development, innovation and technology transfer;9.Interministerial Council Regulation on policy coordination in research and development, innovation and technology transfer;10. Regulation of the National Council for Certification;11. Regulation on the procedure for granting resident status and the administrator of the Park scientific - technological and / or Innovation Incubator.12. The framework regulation on the Functioning of scientific-technological parks and innovation incubators.

Competitiveness and Investment Policy Department, MoE

4.MARKET SURVEILLANCE

4.1 Support for strengthening institutional capacity of the competent authority (Main State Inspectorate on Technical Surveillance of Industrial Dangerous Objects)

Strengthen inspectors’ professional capacity regarding market surveillance of pressure vessels, pressure equipment, simple pressure vessels, transportable pressure equipment, and lifts.- Train the staff involved in market surveillance activities under the harmonized domains.

Division market surveillance and industrial security

4.2 Strengthening the institutional capacity of Consumer Protection Agency

-Strengthen institutional capacity of competent authorities in consumer protection domain.-Train the staff of competent authorities regarding the EU’s best practice in the field of consumer protection.

Division market surveillance and industrial security, MoE, CPA

4.3 Support for strengthening institutional capacity for conducting legal metrological control of pre-packaged goods and measuring container bottles

Building the professional capacity of inspectors regarding the legal metrological control of pre-packaged goods and measuring container bottles. Train the personnel working in the field of metrological control.

4.4 Support for organizing and conducting the annual Information Week dedicated to the International Day of Consumer Protection (12-16 March)

Financial support for organizing and conducting the ”Consumer Week” on national level, by organizing meetings around the country with consumers and businesses in order to offer consultation, collaborating with mass media organizations and NGOs and inviting peers from abroad.

CPA

4.5 Provide assistance to join RAPEX.

-Offer assistance to market surveillance authorities in the RAPEX gradual accession by signing a bilateral cooperation agreement with one of the member states (eg. Romania).- Train the personnel working in the field of market surveillance and the customs on the methods and terms on transmission of information on dangerous products.

CPA, Division of Market surveillance and industrial security

4.6 Support in strengthening institutional capacity of Consumer Protection Agency in order to

- Enhance professional skills through training and exchange of experience in the country and abroad, regarding the market surveillance of low voltage products and toys, and product testing.- Enhance professional skills through training and exchange of experience in the country and abroad, regarding the market surveillance of cosmetics, chemical products and provided services, which are

CPA

undertake the best EU practices.

within the competence of the Consumer Protection Agency.

4.7 Institutional capacity building of the Consumer Protection Agency regarding the functioning and implementation of the RAPEX (rapid alert system for dangerous products) at national level, in order to implement the RM Government Decision no.1116 of 07.10.2016 ”On approval of the Regulation of Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Products”, for transposing the Directive 2001/95/CE on general product safety.

Professional capacity building regarding the functioning of the points of contact, communication, rapid notification and effective network between the members of the System.

CPA

4.8 Offer support to inspectors and specialists to implement the Law no.202 of 12.07.2013 on credit contracts for consumers.

Capacity building for inspectors, working as reporting agents, regarding qualification offense, correct conclusion of the protocols on offense, examination of contravention, cases of disputes etc. (given the increased flow of personnel and changes made to the Contravention Code and specific Laws).

CPA

4.9 Support for Moldova in the implementation of The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

To support the implementation of the DCFTA in the Republic of Moldova by building the capacity of the Ministry of Economy and other relevant organizations in the field of designing and selection of policies, legislation harmonization, coordination, implementation, communication, monitoring and evaluation.

CPA

4.10 Directive 2009/48/CE on toy safety, Directive 2014/35/CE on low voltage goods, Control procedures for groups of products in the covered area, Law no.44/27.03.2014 on labelling products with energetic

- To transpose and implement the stipulations in the Directives underlying the elaboration of Technical Regulation for the mentioned domains.- To hire and train operational staff in order to implement the mentioned domains.

CPA

impact

5.QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

5.1 Strengthening the Capacity of the National Accreditation Centre (MOLDAC) including through Development and implementation of the Integrated information system for Accreditation process

Develop institutional capacity of MOLDAC by:-training staff on how to use IT system by a representative of accreditation body signatory to the EA MLA / BLA with developed IT system;-trening staff on how to use IT system during a visit to an accreditation body signatory to EA MLA / BLA with developed IT system;- Studying the possibility of implementing the ISO 27000 series of standards "Information technologies. Security technologies. Information security management system "in the information system of MOLDAC;- Ensuring fast and effective communication between ONA MOLDAC and EA Secretariat, including:- Operative exchange of information between parties- Reducing the time for resolving arising questions,- Monitor online activity by EA of the MOLDAC activity- Expanding access to the unique EA database, including:- Obtain extended access to documents- Gaining access to the database of competent evaluators in different areas of EA, other ONA from EU in order to attract their assessment teams of MOLDAC,- Gaining access to know-how and practices in the EU accreditation- Creating a unique information environment of the accreditation process, which will allow:- Automating document lifecycle assessment, evaluation and support stages of decision-making,-increased operational efficiency within MOLDAC,- Reducing the time of providing accreditation services- reducing the cost of the accreditation process.- Facilitate the access of conformity assessment bodies (CAB) to accreditation services, including:- Modifying and improving the organizational culture of CAB and MOLDAC in RM through an intensive exchange of information between the parties,- On-line access of CAB to the database of Automated Information System "Accreditation",- CAB management in the accreditation cycle,- Reflection of nonconformities identified and corrective actions related,- Pursuing the accreditation process to generate a qualitative assessment.

MOLDAC

5.2 Ensure implementation of the "e-transformation"

Within the overall development of the "E-Licensing" and SIA "Single register of licence" to be excluded risks related to:

Chamber of license

agenda within the Licensing Chamber.

- Exclusion of functional and technical problems, which diminishes ensuring a tolerant level of accuracy, truthfulness, integrity and availability of data;- Automation of continuous operational processes;- Developing and ensuring the optimal level of information security;- Ensuring, through the platform of interoperability MConnect, exchange of data between SI "e-Licensing" and information systems held by central authorities or by authorized institutions with regulatory functions and controls related to the issuance of permits in order implementation of the concept / mechanism of "one stop shop".

5.3 Metrology - Ensure uniformity, legality, accuracy and traceability of measurements in the Republic of Moldova;- Protecting society from the negative effects of incorrect or false measurements;- Increasing the credibility of measurement results at national, regional and international levels.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares: Ensuring traceability of measurements in Moldova and demonstration of the National Institute of Metrology capabilities. As a result, measurements and tests will be internationally recognized - a prerequisite for exclusion of technical barriers to trade.

National Metrology Institute

5.4 Consolidation of standardization and metrology in Moldova in accordance with the best practices established in the EU Member States.

- NMI training of specialists in standardization from Romanian and German experts on methods and techniques of effective communication and increase awareness of stakeholders;- The effective management of IT tools used in European and international standardization;- On the conflict resolution techniques standards;- Capacity building national technical committees to participate in standardization at European level.

National Institute of Standardization , National Metrology Institute

5.5 "EU support for the Institute for Standardization of Moldova to comply with the requirements of full membership in CEN and CENELEC and NMI capacity building"

This project consists of three components:- Implementation of quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015;- Evaluation of all processes and procedures of NIM in compliance with Guide 20 CEN-CENELEC;- Adjustment / development of NIM internal processes and procedures in compliance with Guide 20 CEN-CENELEC.

National Institute of Standardization

6.MACROECONOMIC FORECASTING AND ANALYSIS

6.1 Capacity building for economic analysis and forecasting

- Organize work visits in order to exchange experiences with specialists who undertake analysis and macroeconomic forecasts from other countries, such as Romania, Lithuania, and Belarus etc.- Participation in training courses on macroeconomic analysis and forecasting- Reserving funds for maintaining and updating the analysis and forecasting macroeconomic model- Purchase licensed version of the program E-views for all professionals in direction- Improve knowledge and skills of specialists in statistical analysis

Division of macroeconomic forecasting and analysis

- Financing of econometric research developed by scientific institutions or analytical centers on the correlation between certain macroeconomic indicators, such as indicators of agriculture, exchange rates, inflation, foreign trade indicators etc.- Acquisition of the necessary equipment for work: a mini-notebook and three printers (with photocopy and scanner)

7.COMERCIAL REGIMS (DCFTA)

7.1 Assistance in the DCFTA implementation

The overall objective of this project is of great importance to ensure basic capacity building of government and to ensure high performance and continuous implementation of the DCFTA.Specific Objective / Added Value of new shares:1. Purpose- Providing support capacity building for the sector units involved in the implementation of the DCFTA.Added value- Ensuring quality assurance research and policy recommendations for each of the groups of officials involved in implementing the DCFTA2. Objective - Ensure that Moldova fulfills all its commitments under the DCFTA.Added value - Support the development of regulations, harmonization of legislative texts in Moldova, presentation European directives concerned, and national equivalents and proposing the adaptation and implementation.3. Objective - Create a permanent and sustainable mechanism (through a DCFTA web-site) for interactive communication and problem solving.Added value- Influence civil society and business through advertising and presentations.

Division for Coordination of EU Economic Policies and DCFTA

8.ENERGY

8.1 Institutional strengthening and personnel capacity building to the MoE in energy policy and Energy Community (EnC) issues

Objectives:1. The MoE is strengthened with a group of additional min. 3-4 professionals; a number of them will continue supporting the MoE after the project is finished. This would be possible through direct professional involvement of a local team of experts (min. 2) during the project implementation who will work on a nearly full-time basis together with the MoE/ESED staff over the entire period of project duration (18 months). In addition, 2 junior professionals would be recruited with an aim to join the MoE after the project is finished.

Ministry of Economy

2. Effective energy policy making capacity is established at MoE/ESED, together with sound cooperation practices with the EnC bodies including the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS)3. Progress on fulfilment of international commitments of the RoM under EnC and other international organisations is effectively monitored, coordinated and promoted4. Institutional and personnel capacity of the MoE/ESED staff is substantially improved which will enable staff to work independently without external assistance and at higher quality standardsScope of assistance:• Development of the legislative and regulatory framework according to the EU acquis (EnC Treaty)• Assessment of the current policies and institutional and regulatory frameworks in terms of energy efficiency and security and renewable energy sources• Support analytical and planning capacity in development / revision of strategic planning documents (policies & strategies, programs, action plans etc.)• Support in monitoring the enforcement of relevant laws and regulations, and introduction of remedial actions, if required, to foster energy sector reforms• Support continuation of implementation and enhancement of the Monitoring and Reporting system in the context of the EnC and improvement of coordination between involved institutions• Support, introduce best practices from EU-Member States, facilitate the necessary business oversight and support dialogue between the MoE and other institutions (EEA, EE Fund, others), including international ones (ECS and other EnC bodies), with any supporting research and analysis required• Ad-hoc assistance on the important and sensitive matters related to the Energy sector of Moldova

8.2 Institutional strengthening and personnel capacity building in energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy sources (RES) issues

Objectives:1. One local EE&RES expert works with the EEA staff on a full-time basis2. EEA is advised and assisted in the implementation of EE and RES policies in fields that the EEA is the responsible body3. Institutional capacity of the EEA is improved by amended status of the organisation, amended / new regulation on the EEA adopted and other internal acts developed4. Personnel capacity of the EEA is substantially improved which enables staff to work independently without external assistance and at higher quality standardsScope of assistance:• Support EEA staff in the implementation of the EE and RES policies (energy strategy and action plans: NEEAPs and NREAP)• Assessment of the current policies and institutional and regulatory framework in Moldova in the area of EE and RES• Analysis and planning as required aiming at developing the next (2nd) NEEAP for 2016-2018

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA)

including the reporting on the implementation of the previous (1st) NEEAP 2013-2015• Development / enhancement of the M&V system to comply with international standards used in other CPs to the ECT, installation, adjustment, testing and users’ training in application of the Monitoring and Verification Platform (MVP) software based on conducting the first real-case exercise on M&V using actual data from Moldova.• Further enhancement of the M&V system as a standard tool for monitoring progress and achievements of the 2nd NEEAP and support to preparation of the 3rd NEEAP.• Support on adoption of amendments to EE Law No. 142 regarding the provisions related to the EEA (draft has been already prepared and possibly adopted before the project start)• Functional review of core activities of the EEA, assessment of needed organizational reforms and enhancement of internal procedures and capacities• Development of amended/new Regulation of the EEA by taking into account probably new status and additional obligations arising from new legislation in the RoM as well as Directive 2012/27/EU• Development of other internal acts as required• Study and establishment of a certification scheme for small RES installers• Support and facilitate the necessary dialogue between the EEA and other institutions, including those international ones, with any supportive research and analysis required;• Support in training/capacity building of energy auditors (including formal training, development of guides, etc.)• Ad-hoc assistance in any other matters related to EE and RES.

8.3 Sustainable operation of the Energy Efficiency Fund by the development of new internal acts and applied procedures

Objective:1. Various bodies of the EEF organisation structure have adopted new and/or revised internal acts, on the basis of which the EEF can effectively continue its smooth operations and serve its mandate2. EEF management and its supervising bodies have clear understanding of internal procedures to be applied under the new set of internal acts and templates3. The EEF starts operating on a sustainable basis

Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF)

8.4 Support to the Central Electricity Supplier (CES) during the establishment and its initial phase of operation

Objective:1. Newly appointed staff of CES has better understanding of the exact role, responsibilities and tasks of the organisation2. Proper work procedures are introduced in CES based on developed/adopted internal acts3. Staff members receive initial training in their core responsibilities, by which they are able to perform their duties independently4. Business plan of CES is prepared and implementedScope of assistance:• Prepare functional analysis of the new organisation (or a distinct section within an existing organisation), develop the initial organisational chart and job descriptions for the initial core staff

Central Electricity Supplier (CES)ANRE

(“project team”)• Develop the outline / first draft of the operation rules of CES (for the first year of operations)• Initialisation of setting up contractual framework (public tendering, where applicable) with service providers needed for the CES operations• Assist staff in the preparation of internal acts and development of working procedures• Assist staff in pilot implementation of working procedures, develop the minimal supporting framework including required methodologies and tools• Support in contracting - for purchasing from generators and re-selling to suppliers• Design and develop simplified software/data base tools to support the functions of the CES at the first stage of market development; elaborate requirements for an enhanced software when market will develop.• Prepare and implement a training programme (general and technical) for the initial core staff• Support ANRE in the development of revised (new) Electricity Marker Rules (CES perspective)• Prepare a detailed Plan of operations for the 2nd year

8.5 Support to transposition and implementation of the EU Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency

Objective:1. Transposition of the Directive 2012/27/EU on Energy Efficiency2. Efficient implementation of the new/amended Law on energy efficiencyScope of assistance:I. Policy development to transpose EE Directive 2012/27/EU that will include:• Analysis of the requirements and options for the implementation of the EE Directive as a whole and for each main article separately, best practices, special conditions in Moldova, rough energy and cost estimations; development of the concept for transposition and implementation of the Directive agreed between stakeholders.• Transposition of the EE Directive (2012/27/EU) by amending/redrafting of the existing Law on EE and possibly other related Laws (e.g. Law on Energy) – final formal deadline: by 15 October 2017.II. Effective implementation of the EE Directive 2012/27/EU that will include:• Preparation of a detailed roadmap for the implementation of the EE Directive, recommendations and background studies in line with the “Implementing the Energy Efficiency Directive – Commission Guidance COM/2013/0762 final”. Part of the background studies may at least include:• Preparation of the long-term strategy for mobilising investments in the renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings, both public and private (Art. 4). This would include a development of an adequate data base of the building stock, too.• Preparation of an implementation plan, including financial requirements and financing options, for the achievement of the target for energy rehabilitation of buildings owned and occupied by the central government for the initial 3-5 years (Art. 5).• Elaboration of potential measures enabling energy distributors or retail energy sales companies

MoE, EEA

have to achieve energy savings through the implementation of energy efficiency measures (Art. 7).• Development of secondary legislation related to the EE Directive 2012/27/EU.• Capacity building, including study tours and trainings, for the MoE, EEA, MRDC and other stakeholders on the implementation requirements of the EE Directive.

8.6 Support to the development / enhancement of the secondary legislation related to eco-design, energy labelling – implementation scheme

Objectives: 1.Transposition of the EU acquis in the EE field2. Update of the secondary legislation in the EE field (if necessary)Scope of assistance:• Completion of development of secondary legislation related to Law on eco-design and assistance to the MoE until the approval thereof• Completion of Development of secondary legislation related to Law on energy labelling and assistance to the MoE until the approval thereof• Support the implementing body to set up the market surveillance mechanisms and network with the EU MS/EnC CPs ones• Analyse the scope for development of testing laboratory in the RoM and develop specifications for such a laboratory; Identification of the financial sources for the creation of the test laboratory (state budget, development partners, IFIs etc.)

Ministry of Economy (MoE) Energy Security and Efficiency Department (ESED)

8.7 Support to implementation of Law on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (“Law on RES”)

Objectives: 1. Efficient implementation of the Law on RES2. Support to the MoE in organization of RES tenders

Ministry of Economy (MoE),ANRE

8.8 Elaboration of a market model for biofuels and of a National Scheme for biofuels sustainability criteria

Objectives: 1.EU / EnC acquis in the field of biofuels transposed2. Biofuels market in the RoM developed

Ministry of Environment (MoEn)ANREMinistry of Economy (MoE)

8.9 Support to the development of the secondary legislation related to the 3rd Energy Package

Objectives: 1. Transposition of the 3rd Energy package on the electricity market2. Transposition of the 3rd Energy package on the natural gas market

Ministry of Economy (MoE),ANRE

8.10 Support to the transposition of the EU Directive on oil stocks

Objective: Transposition of the EU Directive 2009/119/EC Ministry of Economy (MoE)ANRE

8.11 Support on emergencies Objectives: 1. Transposition of the EU acquis and EnC commitments Ministry of

and security of supply issues 2. Ensuring energy security of the country Economy (MoE) (ESED)

8.12 Support to the development of the regulatory framework related to thermal energy

Objective: Transposition of the EU acquis. Energy Security and Efficiency Department (ESED), MoE,Ministry of Environment (MoEn)

8.13 Development of studies on integration of RES-E and potential for high-efficiency CHP and energy efficient district heating systems

Objective: MoE is in a position to realistically asses the scope and dynamics of possible integration of RES-E in the power system as well as to possess the results of the assessment of the national potential for high efficient CHP in the country.

Ministry of Economy (MoE)

8.14 Development of specific studies in the EE and RES fields

Objective: Raising specific knowledge, know-how and decision-making capacity at EEA based on best EU practices for application in locally specific environment in the RoM.

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA)

8.15 Development of local energy planning capacities for energy demand forecasting and short-, medium- and long-term planning and energy strategy implementation monitoring

Objective: Creation of the institutional and personnel capacities in the field of energy planning in order to ensure own capacities at the national level.

Institute of Power Engineering (IPE) / Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASoM),MoE / Energy Security and Efficiency Department (ESED), EEA

8.16 Improvement of the EE Fund financing

Objective: The EE Fund operates on a more sustainable basis with regular collection of resources for (re)financing of its activities.

Energy Efficiency Fund (EEF)

8.17 Creating and equipping testing laboratories for energy-related equipment

Objectives: Efficient implementation of the Law no.44 of 27.03.2014 on energy labelling of products with energy impactEfficient development of biofuels market in the RoM.

Agency for Consumers Protection

and for biofuels quality (ACP)Fossil Fuel laboratory (to be defined)

8.18 Strengthening the implementation of EE policy at energy managers and local public authorities

Objectives: 1. Efficient implementation of the state policy in the field of EE2. Development of software for monitoring of energy consumption at local public authorities3. Increase of EE in the RoM

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA)

8.19 Strengthening the implementation of EE policy in transport

Objective: 1. Efficient implementation of the state policy in the field of EE in transport2. Increase of EE in transport

EEA / Ministry of Transport (MoTr)

8.20 Support to the implementation of the EEA Communication Strategy

Objective: Various target groups and EE stakeholders are better informed about multiple positive impacts and investments opportunities that improved energy efficiency and energy savings offer.

Energy Efficiency Agency (EEA)

8.21 Support to the implementation of the state policy in the field of electricity transmission and strengthening of institutional capacities

Objective: 1. Effective implementation of the new draft Law on electricity (after adoption by the Parliament)2. Strengthening of institutional capacities of electricity TSO of the RoM

SE Moldelectrica (Electricity Transmission System Operator)

8.22 Construction of the electric interconnections RoM-EU:1. Station Back-to-back (BtB) Vulcanesti și OHL 330 kV Vulcanesti-Chisinau2. Station Back-to-back (BtB) and OHL 330/400kV Romania- Ungheni- Straseni3. Station Back-to-back (BtB) and OHL 400kV Balti-Suceava

To establish the first asynchronous connection with romanian electricity network between power stations Isaccea-Vulcăneşti-Chișinău, with a Back to Back substitution in Vulcăneşti

MoE

Pipeline Statut Buget Donator

DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Integrating SMEs from Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries into domestic and global value chainsObjective: The project will contribute to enhanced competitiveness and sustained export growth of SMEs from the six Eastern Partnership countries. In particular, the project will leverage improved competitiveness in order to increase integration into domestic, regional, and global value chains and markets, with a focus on the European Union. The overall impact of the project will be to increase incomes and generate employment.Note: SMEs will directly benefit from expert support.

Expected for march 2017 - Feb. 2020

6 mil EUR EU

MARKET SURVEILLANCETwinning project "Strengthening the institutional capacity of the ACP in regard to the operation and implementation of the rapid exchange of information on dangerous products."Objective: To strengthen the professional capacities regarding operation of contact points, communication, rapid and effective notification system between network members, in order to transpose Commission Decision 2010/15 / EU of 16.12.2009, under Directive 2001/95 / EC.

2017-2018

Twinning project "Strengthening institutional capacities in market surveillance and consumer protection"Objective: Implementation of best practices of the EU Member States, market surveillance and consumer protection, of legal metrology in the country.

QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTTwinning Light "EU support for the Institute for Standardization of Moldova to comply with the requirements of full membership in CEN and CENELEC and capacity building NIS"Objective: Improve Moldova's trade competitiveness and harmonization of quality infrastructure in accordance with international and European standardsadapting national standardization system to the European one.

Expected January-June 2017

EU