External funding

The Chișinău Municipality has implemented and continues to develop a series of essential programs and projects, thanks to over 4,5 billion lei in external assistance. The funds were obtained through partnerships with European financial institutions such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission, and EU member states like Romania, Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.

Moreover, several important projects have been completed in Chișinău with financial support from the United States of America, Turkey, China, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, and other international partners.

The municipality has also benefited from a series of projects financially supported by global development organizations, such as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), UNICEF, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the European Union's Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA).

Thanks to this international cooperation and the constant support of partners, Chișinău has become the first locality in the country to launch an ambitious energy efficiency program and develop a unique waste management strategy in Moldova.

The financial assistance obtained in recent years has allowed for the unlocking and revitalization of major infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation, modernization of the water and sewer system, as well as the restoration of the Bâc riverbed.

These projects are particularly relevant for all localities in Moldova and have the potential to be replicated nationwide, bringing long-term benefits across the country.

240 MILLION LEI FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BÎC RIVER

The Chișinău City Hall signed agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a total of 12 million euros, including a 4 million euro grant, to implement the Bîc River Rehabilitation and Flood Protection Project.

455 MILLION LEI FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

In December 2020, the Chișinău City Hall signed an agreement for the financing of waste management system modernization activities.

The overall financing plan of the project includes: EBRD loan - 9 million euros; EIB grant - 9 million euros; EBRD grant - 5 million euros.

65 MILLION LEI FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT

Chisinau City Hall has launched the "MOVE IT like Lublin" initiative for sustainable development of municipal public transport. The project is funded by the European Union and aims to support local authorities in Chisinau in the process of transforming municipal public transport into a more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable transport system.

1 BILLION 222 MILLION LEI FOR WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM

The program for the development of water supply services in Chișinău municipality is financed through loans from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank, and an investment grant provided by the European Union's Neighborhood Investment Facility, under the guarantee of the Chișinău City Hall, with a total value of approximately 61.8 million EUR.

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495 MILLION LEI FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The project "Energy Efficiency and Thermal Rehabilitation of Buildings in Chișinău Municipality" was launched by the Chișinău City Hall at the beginning of 2021. To carry out the project, the Chișinău City Hall received support from two important development partners: the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The total budget of the project was 25 million euros, allocated for the energy efficiency improvement of 22 public buildings in Chișinău.

234 MILLION LEI FOR 3 ROADS IN THE HISTORIC CENTER OF THE CITY

The Municipality of Chișinău is fully restoring three traffic arteries in the historical area of the capital of the Republic of Moldova: 31 August 1989 Street, Tighina Street, and Alexandru cel Bun Street. The works are part of Package II of the "Chișinău - Urban Roads" Program, funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the EBRD Green Energy Special Fund.

1.5 BILLION LEI FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

The "Urban Infrastructure Development of Chișinău" project focuses on the expansion and modernization of three main arteries:

➖ Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard;

➖ Industrială Street;

➖ Mesager Street.

The aim of this project is to create the necessary infrastructure to support urban, industrial, and economic development plans, as well as to promote sustainable mobility, thereby reducing congestion and improving the quality of life in the capital.

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