Moldova
Information about the partnership
Partner country since 2008
Participants in the programme to date: 385 executives
Political partner for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action: Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova
Moldova has potential for developing its agricultural sector and the related industries. The climate favours food and wine growing. Food, beverages and tobacco, textiles and machinery make up the largest share of the country’s exports. Germany is one of the most important exporters to Moldova. Investments go into energy efficiency in buildings, the modernisation of the waste management system, the construction of solar farms, the modernisation of the railway infrastructure and national roads, and in the expansion of the road network. The government of Moldova, with the support of Germany, is helping SMEs gain access to finance via its investment funding programme, which was launched in June 2023. SMEs seeking to invest in digitisation, new business models, machinery and equipment can receive low-interest loans. The Association Agreements with the EU open up opportunities for economic cooperation between the two countries.
Partnering in Business with Germany is open to managers from all sectors. The largest group of Moldovan managers taking part in the programme work in agriculture and the food industry. There is growing interest in renewable energy as investments in energy-efficient buildings and solar energy in the country rise.
Moldova’s alumni organisation (Invent Moldova) has been connecting former programme participants since 2010 by regularly holding seminars, workshops and networking events.
