Switzerland to support digitization and promotion of insurance in agricultural sector in Moldova

12:08 | 12.07.2023 Category: Economic

Chisinau, July 12. /MOLDPRES/- The Swiss government is willing to help the Republic of Moldova in developing the digitalization of the agricultural sector and promoting insurance in agriculture. This conclusion was reached at yesterday's meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry and Bojan Kolundzija, Opportunities through Technologies and Innovation in Moldova (OPTIM) project manager.

Bojan Kolundzija presented the project's priority directions of activity and opportunities for collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). Some activities were also discussed and coordinated, which aim to improve farmers' access to relevant services, technologies and knowledge, as well as the adoption of digital solutions and smart agricultural practices, increasing competitiveness and facilitating market access, in order to increase incomes farmers.

OPTIM is an economic development project, which aims to create new economic opportunities, through investments in innovative businesses, services, technologies and the access of these entrepreneurs to high-value markets.

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