Category: Technical assistance

The State Chancellery of the Republic of Moldova and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have signed an Agreement for the implementation of the second phase (2023-2027) of the Civic Engagement in Local Governance Project MĂ IMPLIC.

The overall goal of the MĂ IMPLIC Project is to contribute to strengthening local governance and improving access to and the quality of public services for the residents of the Republic of Moldova.

The project is a flagship initiative in the field of local governance under the Swiss Cooperation Program for Moldova 2018-2021 (extended until 2024) and will maintain this role in the next Swiss Cooperation Program for Moldova (2025-2028).

The MĂ IMPLIC Project will provide support for the promotion and implementation of local public administration reform, maximizing existing partnerships between Local Public Authorities (LPAs) in terms of service delivery, contributing to the voluntary amalgamation process, and consolidating models of inclusive governance. In line with the objectives of the Public Administration Reform (PAR), the project will focus on the following: joint provision of services by groups of LPAs, expanding the scope of service delivery, promoting the use of digital tools for local administration processes, and citizen interaction.

The MĂ IMPLIC Project (Phase 2) is not just a project; it represents an initiative that aspires to generate beneficial and lasting transformations in the communities of the Republic of Moldova. By mobilizing local and international expertise, the project aims to address the distinct challenges of local communities and promote models of inclusive governance, thereby improving the lives of citizens. They will benefit from increased access to quality public services, improved infrastructure, and more competent authorities, contributing to the sustainable development of these local communities.

The “MĂ IMPLIC” Project (Phase II) announces a competition for the selection of partner LPA groups of local public administrations (LPAs). The “MĂ IMPLIC” Project aims to contribute to strengthening local governance and increase the citizen’s access to better public services.

In Phase II, the “MĂ IMPLIC” Project will provide technical assistance and support only to first-level LPAs expressing a clear interest in creating partnerships and/or presenting the intention to initiate a voluntary amalgamation process of administrative-territorial units.

Technical assistance and financial support in the form of a grant (ranging from 100,000 to 250,000 CHF with a minimum contribution of 20% of the grant value) will be offered by the “MĂ IMPLIC” Project to partner LPAs in the following areas:

• Streamlining administrative public services;
• Improving communal services;
• Stimulation of local and/or regional economic development.

The application form, eligibility, and evaluation criteria, as well as information on the application procedure and deadlines, are available at www.ma-implic.md/concurs2024. The deadline for submitting applications is February 19, 2024, at 23:59.

Additional information about the application procedure can be obtained during the three online orientation sessions on December 21, 2023, January 17, and January 23, 2024 (more details on www.ma-implic.md/concurs2024).