Proposals for 2027–2030 public administration reform's implementation programme discussed at workshop in Moldova

The State Chancellery, with the support of development partners, has organized a workshop to present proposals for the 2027–2030 Programme on Implementation of Moldova’s Public Administration Reform Strategy for 2023–2030.

In her opening speech, Deputy Secretary General of the Government Lilia Dabija emphasized the importance of continuing public administration reform and strengthening institutional capacities, including in the context of the European integration. Lilia Dabija also highlighted the need to develop a realistic, coherent and results-oriented programme, that would ensure the continuity of reforms and the development of a more efficient and citizen-centred public administration.

The event brought together representatives of central and local public authorities, experts from the SIGMA Programme—a joint initiative of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union—development partners, as well as representatives of civil society and academia. The workshop continued the participatory development process carried out in September–October 2026, which included four topic-related workshops aimed at identifying priority problems and formulating proposals for action.

The discussions focused on four areas: the institutional framework of central public administration, civil service management, strategic planning and public policy development, as well as local public administration. The participants examined the proposals and made recommendations for modernizing the administration, while OECD/SIGMA experts provided perspectives on aligning the reforms with the Principles of Public Administration.

The workshop highlighted the need to coordinate interventions across the four areas and establish realistic actions supported by available resources and focused on measurable results. The feedback and recommendations collected will be taken into account in finalizing the Programme, which will subsequently undergo coordination and consultation stages before being submitted for approval.

The workshop was organized within Attractive and Efficient Public Administration in Moldova project, implemented by GIZ Moldova and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), as well as the Efficient Public Services for Local Communities in Moldova project, funded by BMZ and the European Union, in cooperation with the State Chancellery.