Nine municipalities from Cahul district join forces to improve waste management, with Switzerland’s support
Waste management remains one of the biggest challenges for local authorities in the Republic of Moldova, especially in rural areas. The lack of infrastructure, high costs, and limited administrative capacities make it difficult to provide sustainable and efficient services. In this context, inter-municipal cooperation becomes a strategic and sustainable solution.
On January 15, 2026, Partnership #14, formed by the municipalities of Zîrnești, Cucoara, Doina, Larga Nouă, Andrușul de Jos, Andrușul de Sus, Roșu, Badicul Moldovenesc, and Baurci Moldoveni, signed the Grant Agreement within the “MĂ IMPLIC” Project. This is currently the largest inter-municipal partnership established under the MĂ IMPLIC Project at national level.
The mayor of Zîrnești, Nicolae Beju, opened the event, followed by a message from Matthias Morgner, team leader of the implementation project, who praised the high level of cooperation within the group. The President of Cahul Rayon, Pavel Groza, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of joint projects for local development and environmental protection.
The atmosphere was one of trust and openness, as participants stressed the need for concrete and shared actions. “Inter-municipal cooperation is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. Together we can build better and more accessible services for all our citizens,” said Nicolae Beju, host of the event.
During the meeting, the mayor of Andrușul de Sus, Ina Codreanu, presented the Service Improvement Plan, implementation steps, and planned investments.
Key investments under the project include: the modernization of the collection system, distribution of household waste bins, compost containers, and the development of a temporary waste storage facility that meets environmental standards.
Thanks to the support of the Government of Switzerland, the nine municipalities will benefit from financial and technical assistance to develop infrastructure, train local actors, and engage citizens in the decision-making process.
The total estimated budget of the initiative is approximately 3.1 million MDL, of which 64.15% is provided by the MĂ IMPLIC Project, and 35.85% comes from the combined contributions of the nine partner municipalities.
“Each locality has its challenges, but together we have solutions. Partnering means more than saving money—it means a shared vision for the future,” said Ina Codreanu, Mayor of Andrușul de Sus.
These interventions are part of the “MĂ IMPLIC” Project – a civic engagement project in local governance, funded by the Swiss Government and implemented by SKAT.
📌 We remind you that 14 groups of local public authorities (LPAs) from Moldova will benefit from stronger local governance and improved access to quality public services, thanks to the support of the MĂ IMPLIC Project, funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by SKAT.
The main objective of the MĂ IMPLIC Project is to contribute to the strengthening of local governance and to increase people’s access to better public services. The project provides support to local authorities and citizens in improving local administration, strategic planning, and the delivery of public services.
This initiative will bring direct benefits to approximately 106,000 citizens from the partner communities.
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