News/Press

EBRD approves new strategy for Moldova
Moldova
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04/12/2017
The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Moldova, which will guide the Bank’s investments and policy work in the country for the next five years, including key priorities in partnership with the EU4Business initiative. The 2017-22 strategy sets out the following priorities: Restructuring the banking sector: The EBRD,...
Eastern Partnership Summit steps up business support pledges
28/11/2017
The 5th Eastern Partnership Summit took place in Brussels on 24 November, marking the achievements of the last two years in the EU's relationships with its six Eastern partners, while looking forward to implementing 20 deliverables by 2020 that will bring tangible benefits to citizens, including significant pledges in the area of business support. The Summit brought together Heads of State or...
EU project supporting returning migrants wanting to start a business back in Moldova
Moldova
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27/11/2017
A networking event was recently held with the support of an EU-funded project to support the exchange of experience and ideas between returning Moldovan migrants who want to start a business or develop their existing business, and entrepreneurs and service providers in the country. The event was organised by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with JCI Moldova (...
Deputy Prime Minister Octavian Calmac addressing the event
‘Intelligent specialisation’ to boost SME growth in Moldovan regions
Moldova
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27/11/2017
An SME conference was recently held in Chisinau, bringing together some 350 entrepreneurs and representatives of national and local authorities and business support organisations. This year, the 10th International Conference of SMEs was titled ‘Intelligent Specialisation, the Engine of Economic Growth of the Regions of the Republic of Moldova’. The objectives of the conference included presenting...
2017 Eastern Partnership Summit: Stronger together
24/11/2017
Brussels, 24 November 2017 The 5th Eastern Partnership Summit took place today in Brussels. It was a moment to celebrate the achievements of the last two years in the EU's relationships with its six Eastern partners, and to look forward to implementing 20 deliverables by 2020 that will bring tangible benefits to citizens. The Summit, held at the level of Heads of State or Government, brought...
EUROCHAMBRES calls for greater efforts to improve business climate in Eastern Partnership region
23/11/2017
On the eve of the 5th Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit in Brussels, EUROCHAMBRES – the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry and a key partner of the EU4Business initiative in the East Invest programme – has called for a strong political engagement of the European Union in the EaP countries, and underlined the importance of further economic reforms, development of the private...
The invitation to the National Women's Entrepreneurship Gala
Rewarding the best women entrepreneurs in Moldova
Moldova
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21/11/2017
The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Organisation (ODIMM), in partnership with the National Women's Platform of Moldova, has launched its annual contest to reward the best women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova. The deadline for entries is 22 November. The contest aims to identify and recognise the most talented and successful women in business, who have achieved remarkable results...
New project to support SMEs in Moldova
Moldova
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21/11/2017
A new EU-funded project to support SMEs in Moldova will be launched in 2018, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Infrastructure, Octavian Calmic has announced, according to the NOI.md website. Calmic made the announcement at a meeting with local officials and stakeholders in the Cantemir District, where they discussed local infrastructure projects, support for SMEs in rural areas, and...
Eastern Partnership summit: future cooperation for real benefits
20/11/2017
The 5 th Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit will take place in Brussels on Friday, 24 November, bringing together heads of state and government from EU member states and the six Eastern partner countries. Among the priority areas to be discussed are economic development and better market opportunities. The leaders will look forward to future cooperation, as well as taking stock of what has been...
Representatives of the Organisation for the Development of the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector of the Republic of Moldova (ODIMM) and the Moldova-Romania Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCIRM-RO) at the signing ceremony.
New support opportunities for Moldovan entrepreneurs
Moldova
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09/11/2017
The Organisation for the Development of the Small and Medium Enterprises Sector of the Republic of Moldova (ODIMM) and the Moldova-Romania Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CBCIRM-RO) have agreed to develop a partnership to support and promote entrepreneurs in both countries. According to Constantin Vieru, president of CBCIRM-RO, "The main goal for CBCIRM-RO and ODIMM is to develop and...