Republic of Moldova

Description:

Objectives:

• Enhance the administrative and financial management of the National Institute of Justice;
• Develop systematic curriculum development, effective training modules and publications;
• Develop the communications capacities to ensure efficient internal and external communication in the National Institute of Justice.

Benefits expected:

• Database on the records of NIJ trainings and trainees (judges, prosecutors, etc.) developed and used;
• Skills of NIJ management staff and trainers in management of educational/training institutions enhanced;
• Initial training curricula and moot court cases/teaching aids concluded and published;
• System for continuous and systemic evaluation of legal education needs and skills in place;
• Specialised legal publications developed and published;
• A survey carried out to understand what the key obstacles are for vulnerable groups in access to justice;
• NIJ communication strategy developed, public relations unit established and website created;
• Awareness campaigns on access to justice developed and implemented.

Public
awareness:

The establishment of a public relations unit and the formulation of a communications strategy will help the National Institute of Justice better communicate with its partners and beneficiaries as well as educate citizens about their right to a fair justice system.   

Partners:

High Council of Magistracy, Ministry of Justice, Parliament, Courts, UN Agencies, EC Delegation to Moldova, Council of Europe, OSCE, Civil Society Organisations.

Noteworthy:

An efficient and fully operational National Institute of Justice will contribute to achieving the National Strategy for Strengthening the Judicial System and National Development Strategy 2008-2011 and to raising the level of professionalism of judges, prosecutors and other legal representatives, the impact being that citizens enjoy access to justice and fair, just and equitable decisions.