Moldovan government's deputy secretary general says Moldova’s European path runs through country's villages, benefits of reforms must be felt locally

Deputy Secretary General of the Government Lilia Dabija today participated in the event titled, Moldova’s Reform Agenda: Cooperation between Central Authorities and the CALM Women Mayors’ Network, held under the auspices of UN Women, with the participation of representatives of local public administrations.

During the meeting, Lilia Dabija presented the progress made in implementing the Reform Agenda related to Moldova’s Growth Plan for 2025–2027, the mechanisms for monitoring the commitments undertaken and the main investment projects supported by the European Union.

“Our European path runs through Moldova’s villages. Economic growth, which forms the foundation of the Reform Agenda, must be felt, first and foremost, at the local level. The ultimate beneficiaries of this support are the citizens of Moldova,” Lilia Dabija stressed. She highlighted the need for close communication between central and local authorities.

The deputy secretary general of the government noted that the 1.9 billion-euros-worth Growth Plan represented the largest financial support package offered to Moldova by the European Union. The Reform Agenda includes 56 reforms and 153 actions, structured around seven pillars targeting economic development, infrastructure, social capital, the green transition, energy security and the strengthening of democratic institutions.

According to the data presented, 46 of the 48 actions planned for 2025 and the first half of 2026 have been completed, representing an implementation rate of 95 per cent. At the same time, by October 2026, the European Union had disbursed 660.8 million euros under the Reform and Growth Facility.

Particular emphasis was placed on turning European support into concrete investments for communities, including the modernization of roads, educational institutions and medical infrastructure; expanding access to water and sewage systems; developing agriculture and improving energy efficiency.

Lilia Dabija highlighted the importance of involving local public authorities in the implementation and monitoring of reforms. In the context, she reiterated the need to integrate gender equality principles and proposed organizing regular consultations with representatives of local public administrations at least once every six months.

“It is important to maintain a constant dialogue, listen to the constructive proposals of local authorities and make use of this experience when preparing the next Reform Agenda,” the deputy secretary general of the government emphasized.

The event served as a platform for dialogue between the central public administration and women mayors from Moldova, contributing to stronger institutional cooperation and promoting inclusive implementation of European reforms focused on achieving concrete results for citizens.