Republic of Moldova

Message by UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark on the international day against homophobia and transphobia

Chisinau, 17 May 2012 – Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). It commemorates the World Health Organisation's decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders. That was indeed a milestone, and since then there has been much progress. Last year, the Human Rights Council passed their first resolution ever on "Human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity". An historic study documenting discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity was produced by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and debated by the Council.

Vulnerable Youth and Women Make a Fresh Start

Chisinau, 10 April 2012 – When Nicolae was just five years old, his sole caretaker died, forcing him to beg for money on the street. At the age of eight, Nicolae quit school and turned to petty theft. Soon afterwards he was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing electronic equipment.

Parliament adopted the National Decentralization Strategy

Chisinau, 5 April 2012 – After nearly two years of debates and public consultations, the National Decentralization Strategy was adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and will enter into force upon its publication in the Official Monitor. The draft Strategy was developed and initially approved by the Government.

In the context of the International Roma Day, a public debate on Roma situation took place in Tibirica village, Calarasi, a community populated mainly by Roma

Chisinau, 5 April 2012 –Several Roma families from Schinoasa, Vulcanesti and Ursari villages discussed today with the representatives of the central and local government, civil society and international organizations about the Roma situation and the opportunities provided by the decentralization reform for the vulnerable groups, including Roma people. Held in Tibirica village, Calarasi district, the event was organized by the State Chancellery with the support of the Joint Integrated Local Development Programme (JILDP) in the context of the International Roma Day.

Villages from Soldanesti, Rezina, Orhei and Ungheni Districts involved in the selection of institutions to be heated with Biomass Energy

Chisinau, 4 April 2012 – Villages from Soldanesti, Rezina, Orhei and Ungheni districts are now involved in the selection of institutions to be heated with biomass fuel. Starting with this week, local public authorities from these districts can submit applications expressing interest to install biomass based heating systems in schools, kindergartens, community centres and in other rural public buildings.

Villages from Glodeni, Donduseni, Soroca and Rascani Districts will heat Their Public Institutions with Biomass Energy

Chisinau, 28 March 2012 – Villages from Glodeni, Donduseni, Soroca and Riscani districts have been selected to benefit from connecting their public institutions to biomass heating systems. 23 rural communities located in four Northern Districts of the country will heat their schools, kindergartens, mayor's offices, and community centres with locally produced agricultural waste-based energy starting with the next heating season. Overall, 30 public institutions will ensure their energy safety by being connected to renewable energy systems. The Energy and Biomass Project will cover most part of the costs related to the installation of alternative heating systems and procurement of boilers with the recipient-villages contributing with at least 15% of the total cost.

Global Human Development Forum adopts 'Istanbul Declaration' urging bold action at UN 'Rio+20' conference this June

Istanbul, 23 March 2012 – Delegates to the first Global Human Development Forum today unanimously adopted an "Istanbul Declaration" calling on the world community to take bold action against global social inequities and environmental deterioration at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio this June.

Agricultural entrepreneurs from the northern region learn how to convert agricultural wastes into fuel

CHISINAU, 21 March 2012 – More than 30 agricultural entrepreneurs from Falesti, Telenesti and Sangerei districts learn how to produce fuel from agricultural residues. The present and future producers of biomass fuel have attended a training course today, organized in Balti, where they acquired knowledge about the modern production processes, storage and marketing of baled straw for energy purposes, as well as technologies and equipment for the production of briquettes and pellets out of agricultural wastes.

Global Forum in Istanbul to focus on action agenda for UN "Rio + 20" Sustainable Development summit

Istanbul, 19 March 2012 – Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan of Turkey and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan will open discussions on March 22 in a high-level forum here for development experts, government ministers from both North and South, business executives, and top UN officials to examine the global policy changes required to ensure a sustainable future for people today and for generations to come.

Глобальный форум в Стамбуле по вопросам программы действий для саммита ООН по устойчивому развитию «Рио + 20»

The Moldova Energy and Biomass Project participates at MOLDENERGY 2012 Exhibition

CHISINAU, 14 March 2012 – The Moldova Energy and Biomass Project participates at the MOLDENERGY 2012 Exhibition. The International Specialized Exhibition of power-saving technologies, gas-supply, heating and air-conditioning systems will be held from 14 to 17 March in Chisinau at "Moldexpo".

UNDP helps the Parliament to hold public discussions on the European Integration Process

CHISINAU, 28 February 2012 – The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Relations and European Integration organized in Nispereni a public discussion (Policy Forum) on the priorities of European Integration of Moldova. During the Forum, members of the Committee from different parties discussed with citizens, representatives of local government and civil society about the results and deficiencies in implementing development projects funded by European Union and the role of the Parliament in this process.