The analytical report „Situational analysis through gender lens of the labour force in rural area” has been launched
06.08.10
Chisinau–Today a new research study, developed in the framework of the Joint UN Project „Strengthening the National Statistical System”, implemented in partnership with the National Bureau of Statistics, has been launched. The analytical report „Situational analysis through gender lens of the labour force in rural area” has been developed by the Urban Development Institute at the request of the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, and includes the assessment of the situation on the labour market (the main features and trends) in the rural environment in all its complexity from the perspective of gender differences. The official statistics offered by the National Bureau of Statistics, but also data provided by National Employment Agency and the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, were the main information sources used in the study. The study was developed with the support of UNIFEM and UNDP and financial assistance of SIDA.
FDI FLOWS TO TRANSITION ECONOMIES ARE SET TO RECOVER IN 2010: FOREIGN BANKS PLAY A DOMINANT ROLE
IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR
03.08.10
Chisinau–The World Investment Report 2010, estimates that FDI inflows worldwide plummeted by 37% to $1,114 billion in 2009 – following a 16% decline in 2008. After this freefall, a timid and uneven recovery appears on its way, thanks to better corporate profits and improved economic and financial conditions. According to a newly introduced quarterly index, global FDI inflows have shown renewed dynamism
The Study “Impact of the Foreign Direct Investments on the Economy of the Republic of Moldova” was launched
27.07.10
Chisinau–„One may say that, on the long term, FDI had a major role in ensuring the economic growth in the Republic of Moldova, if taking into consideration that the share of foreign and joint venture companies in the GDP went up from 1% in 1995 to about 19% in 2008. In 2004-2008 the companies with foreign capital have had bigger sales compared with the domestic ones. In most sectors the growth of the number of companies with foreign capital was accompanied by the growth of the number of local companies and also by an increase of sales in the local companies. However, in the absence of an attractive economic potential and natural resources and also lacking an attractive investment environment, the Republic of Moldova turned out to be one of the „weakest” country as far as attraction of foreign direct investments in its economy is concerned.
Moldova hosts regional meeting on global economic crisis
06.07.10
Chisinau- Policy experts from Eastern Europe and Central Asia gather to evaluate country responses to global economic crisis
CHISINAU – 6 July 2010 – The Republic of Moldova is hosting a regional policy roundtable discussion on 6 and 7 July to review the recent experiences of countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia in responding to the global economic crisis. State Minister Victor Bodiu opened discussions with current and former policy makers from the region, policy advisors, senior experts, as well as representatives from international organizations, who are discussing key lessons learned from country responses to the crisis.
Republic of Moldova 
Chisinau –Today a new research study, developed in the framework of the Joint UN Project „Strengthening the National Statistical System”, implemented in partnership with the National Bureau of Statistics, has been launched. The analytical report „Situational analysis through gender lens of the labour force in rural area” has been developed by the Urban Development Institute at the request of the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, and includes the assessment of the situation on the labour market (the main features and trends) in the rural environment in all its complexity from the perspective of gender differences. The official statistics offered by the National Bureau of Statistics, but also data provided by National Employment Agency and the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, were the main information sources used in the study. The study was developed with the support of UNIFEM and UNDP and financial assistance of SIDA. 
Chisinau –The World Investment Report 2010, estimates that FDI inflows worldwide plummeted by 37% to $1,114 billion in 2009 – following a 16% decline in 2008. After this freefall, a timid and uneven recovery appears on its way, thanks to better corporate profits and improved economic and financial conditions. According to a newly introduced quarterly index, global FDI inflows have shown renewed dynamism
Chisinau –„One may say that, on the long term, FDI had a major role in ensuring the economic growth in the Republic of Moldova, if taking into consideration that the share of foreign and joint venture companies in the GDP went up from 1% in 1995 to about 19% in 2008. In 2004-2008 the companies with foreign capital have had bigger sales compared with the domestic ones. In most sectors the growth of the number of companies with foreign capital was accompanied by the growth of the number of local companies and also by an increase of sales in the local companies. However, in the absence of an attractive economic potential and natural resources and also lacking an attractive investment environment, the Republic of Moldova turned out to be one of the „weakest” country as far as attraction of foreign direct investments in its economy is concerned. 
