Development Partner: Poland
Development/Implementation Agency
Solidarity Fund PL
Contact Details
Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova
Address: Republic of Moldova, MD-2012 Chișinău, 27 Sfatul Țării street, office 45
Phone: +373 60 16 16 64
E-mail: info@solidarityfund.md
Legal Framework for Cooperation
Between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Poland, 40 international treaties have been concluded regulating: the establishment of diplomatic relations, cooperation in law enforcement, development cooperation, and employment of family members of diplomatic mission and consular post personnel, including the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the Republic of Poland on economic cooperation, signed in Krynica on September 7, 2006, approved by Government Decision No. 1398 of December 11, 2006, and entered into force on May 24, 2007.
Strategic Programming Documents
The framework for planning and implementing Official Development Assistance provided by Poland is represented by the Multiannual Development Cooperation Programme 2021-2030 "Solidarity for Development". The operational documents for the Multiannual Development Cooperation Programme are the annual development plans, which define the detailed forms of cooperation and activities related to development cooperation, humanitarian aid, and education. The plans also establish the amount of funds allocated to each developing country or to individual development cooperation tasks.
Priority Sectors / Areas of Cooperation
According to Poland's Development Cooperation Plan, the support provided to the Republic of Moldova aligns with several priority areas, pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN:
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16): Strengthening professional and transparent national and local institutions acting in the public interest and contributing to public security, in accordance with the rule of law; including support for key reforms resulting from the Republic of Moldova's preparations for EU accession;
Equal Opportunities – Education (SDG 4): Improving access to higher education through scholarships, tuition fee waivers, and a professional and efficient education and vocational training system;
Equal Opportunities – Entrepreneurship (SDG 8): Supporting regional and local development strategies oriented towards sustainable economic growth;
Equal Opportunities – Sustainable Cities (SDG 11): Improving the quality of life in cities through the revitalization of urban spaces, modernization of municipal services, and increased involvement of residents in urban administration and development processes.
Type of Funds / Financial Instruments and Assistance Modalities
Financial and technical assistance projects.
Programming, Approval, and Project Implementation Procedures
Projects are developed and approved bilaterally based on Government Negotiation Protocols.
Other Information
Poland continues to support the Republic of Moldova in advancing development reforms and preparing for EU accession through the following priority interventions:
• Improving access to higher education by providing scholarships and eliminating tuition fees;
• Improving the quality of urban life by revitalizing urban spaces, modernizing municipal services, and increasing citizen participation in local governance;
• Supporting entrepreneurship development, including technology and knowledge transfer to stimulate economic innovation;
• Strengthening professional and transparent national and local institutions acting in the public interest and for public safety;
• Developing national and local crisis management systems, building public administration capacity to prevent and respond to natural disasters and man-made crises, as well as enhancing operational capability in this regard.
