European Union High Level Advisers' mission
to the Republic of Moldova
This project is funded by
the European Union
Round table “Improving working opportunities and living standards in
rural areas in Moldova. Rural Development ahead”
17 March 2017, Chisinau, International Exhibition Center “MOLDEXPO”, Central pavilion
Discussion on
How do you see the role of rural development for improving standard of living and
working in rural areas in Moldova
Rural areas takes the majority of the territory of Moldova and more than half of the
population live in the countryside. In modern world, rural areas meet greater challenges
then urban areas but at the same time have a great potential in terms of natural resources,
cultural heritage and business opportunities. For overcoming the challenges and make use
of the potential of rural areas, well designed and successfully implemented Rural
Development Policy is needed, which shall be developed with the contribution of all
stakeholders and implemented with the efforts of all parties.
We consider the current round table as the beginning of a wide discussion on the role of
the Rural Development Policy in Moldova, the instruments to be used and measures to be
implemented for improving standard of living and working opportunities in rural areas in
Moldova.
During the upcoming discussion, we would like you to share your views on the following
questions:
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What are the biggest challenges for development of rural areas in Moldova and the
best opportunities they can offer for people to live and work?
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How the identified challenges and opportunities can be addressed with the aim to
improve the standard of living and the working opportunities in rural areas?
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How does activities in the agricultural sector support and impede rural
development?