Moldova is preparing to establish a new government agency that will be responsible for the development and modernization of irrigation infrastructure, as well as the management of the state's relevant assets. The initiative is part of broader plans to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural sector, attract investment, and introduce modern technologies into water management.
The EIB is preparing to launch a new credit line to support the agri-food sector and related government investments as part of the Livada Moldovei II project. The authorities have already agreed on the program's key parameters; however, the terms of access for businesses and the final resource allocation plan will be announced later, once the necessary agreements have been finalized.
In Moldova, farmers can apply for financial support for investments in climate change adaptation
Moldova Will Receive an EBRD Loan to Modernize Irrigation Infrastructure in Three Districts
The World Bank will consider financing new development projects in Moldova and will provide expert and technical assistance in areas such as the pension system, tax policy, public sector wages, railway infrastructure, and the development of the public and private sectors
In Moldova, the modernization of the Crocmaz-Caplani-Tudora centralized irrigation system is nearing completion as part of the World Bank-funded AGGRI project
In Moldova, water use regulations have been tightened during the state of emergency: water withdrawals from the Nistru and Prut rivers for irrigation have been suspended, and a number of non-priority uses have been temporarily restricted. The decision affects the operations of water supply operators, plans for uninterrupted water supply, and measures to ensure water for critical facilities in the event of a potential water shortage.
The Ministry of Agriculture discussed the situation in the vegetable-growing sector, where producers face a number of challenges at every stage of the supply chain—from cultivation to marketing and processing. Particular attention was paid to support measures, attracting new participants into the economic cycle, and tools that could reshape the market in the coming years.
Moldova intends to expand its cooperation with the Council of Europe Development Bank to implement infrastructure projects in various sectors
The EBRD will support Moldova in accelerating economic growth and will sign an agreement by the end of the year to develop irrigation infrastructure to boost the productivity and competitiveness of our country's agriculture
Irrigation should become one of the main areas of development for Moldova's agriculture; this will require about 3 billion euros — Veaceslav Ioniță
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