Czech Republic
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Development Partner: Czech Republic (CzechAID)
Development / Implementation Agency
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Czech Republic plays the main role in coordinating all Official Development Assistance, including the management of EU funds through delegated cooperation mechanisms. Development assistance is funded from the MFA budget, as well as from the budgets of other government institutions or other government funds.
Development assistance, including humanitarian aid, is financed from the MFA budget as well as from the budgets of other government institutions.
Contact Details
Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Republic of Moldova
National Business Center (NBC), 73/1 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Blvd., 6th floor, MD-2001, Chișinău
Tel: 022 209 942
E-mail: Chisinau@mzv.gov.cz
Website: https://mzv.gov.cz/chisinau
Czech Development Agency
Territorial Contact - Moldova:
Eng. Michal Gelbič, MBA
Tel.: +420 251 108 109, michal.gelbic@czechaid.gov.cz
Bc. Kristýna Novosádová
Tel.: +420 251 108 105, kristyna.novosadova@czechaid.gov.cz
Website: https://czechaid.gov.cz/en/our-work/where-we-work/moldova
Legal Framework for Cooperation
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the Czech Republic on Development Cooperation, signed in Chișinău on November 23, 2012, and ratified by Law No. 9 of February 22, 2013:
There are also bilateral agreements signed in various sectors.
Strategic Programming Documents
Development Cooperation Programme of the Czech Republic with the Republic of Moldova 2024–2030
The objective of the development cooperation programme is to support the country's territorial integrity and its democratic, economic, and social reforms, as well as to contribute to its closer integration with the European Union. The programme also aims to strengthen bilateral relations and step up cooperation between central institutions and local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and private entities.
In its individual objectives, the programme takes into account the recommendations and commitments of the Republic of Moldova under the EU–Moldova Association Agreement, as well as principles, priorities, and requirements for enhanced cooperation with the UN, OSCE, and the Council of Europe.
Priority Sectors / Areas of Cooperation
Assistance priorities:
Sustainable management of natural resources;
Good governance;
Inclusive social development;
Agriculture and rural development.
Cooperation also addresses gender equality and climate change mitigation, with sustainable development serving as a cross-cutting objective. At the same time, the conflict in Ukraine drives support for energy security and the provision of humanitarian aid in Moldova.
Type of Funds / Financial Instruments and Modalities of Assistance
The Government of the Czech Republic (CzechAID) provides development assistance to the Republic of Moldova, implemented in part through the Czech Development Agency and coordinated by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Moldova.
Implementation mechanisms for development assistance to the Republic of Moldova include:
MFA through:
Small scale local projects;
Capacity building of public universities;
Czech Development Agency (operating under the MFA).
Development activities in cooperation with line ministries: Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Education.
Cooperation with multilateral partners:
Cooperation with UNDP through the Challenge Fund – projects involving innovative solutions and Czech know-how transferred by Czech partners (NGOs, companies, etc.) to beneficiaries in the Republic of Moldova (authorities, associations, etc.) to address development challenges in Moldova and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Other mechanisms:
Humanitarian support – refugees;
TRANS Programme for the Promotion of Transition, Human Rights, and Support for Independent Media, aimed at promoting rights and transition in alignment with the objectives and priorities set out in the cooperation framework programme. The TRANS Programme relies on partnership and cooperation with civil society, non-governmental organizations, local public administration, and mass media.