1. ENP/ENPI workshop in Moldova Lessons learned
14-15 July, Tbilisi

2. CONTENT Background information about Moldova
Moldovan political context related to ENP
Description of the NFAP AGROinform
Workshop procedures and methodology
Preparation
Implementation
Lessons learned
Outputs of the workshop
Recommendations for the CSP
Actions to be undertaken after the workshop

3. Background information about Moldova (1)
AREA - 33,8 thousand sq, km
74,7% - agricultural land
Population – 3,4 mln. inhabitants
GDP – 2,8 billions Euro
GDP per capita – 848 Euro
GDP growth dynamic ,5%, ,8%, ,0%
Commercial Balance mln. USD deficit

4. Background information about Moldova (2)
Importance of Agriculture for the Moldovan Economy

5. Moldovan political context related to ENP
Strong political will of the Government for EU integration,
More than 70% of population opt for EU integration, (according to the surveys),
Formally the Government is committed to the ENP assignments,
The ENP format of cooperation is not satisfying the internal aspirations related to European future of Moldova
Idealized vision regarding EU membership and lack of neutral information for the society on the subject
The most important document under the ENP/ENPI is considered EU-Moldova action plan
CSP is a not known paper in the country and is perceived as something virtual

6. Description of NFAP AGROinform
NFAP AGROinform is a network of 20 regional NGOs uniting more than 3000 members- farmers and rural entrepreneurs,
Main fields of activities:
Improve agricultural policies and lobby farmers interests
Support business development in agriculture
Facilitate farmers access to markets
Facilitate farmers cooperation in business
Develop capacities of the network and beneficiaries

7. Workshop procedures and methodology (1)
Preparation
Identify and select the interested NGOs for the workshop with different fields of activities and levels
Identify the NGOs area of interest and motivation to be involved in debates related to the ENP/ENPI
Prepare the package of the main documents related to the subject of the workshop for the participants
Ensure the logistics and presence of NGOs
Ensure the participation of resource persons on the subject from different institution

8. Workshop procedures and methodology (2)
Implementation
Make clear the agenda, objectives and expected outputs of the workshop for participants
Provide content information trough presentations of different representatives: Government, EC Delegation in Moldova, NGOs
Divide the participants in thematic groups according to CSP priorities and their interests

9. Workshop procedures and methodology (3)
Implementation
Analyze in the groups the CSP trough: (1) is the EC Delegation response strategy in line with national agenda, (2) the successes and constrains in the implementation, (3) provide recommendations for improving the CSP
Present the groups outcomes in plenary for suggestions and feedback
Develop the actions to be undertaken after the workshop with deadlines and responsible organizations

10. Workshop procedures and methodology (4)
Lessons learned
The subject of the workshop is very appropriate, especially because it is the first initiative of the SC to influence the EU policies
The EC in Moldova and the Government had an immediate reaction on making their agreements public
The ENP/ENPI subject is an important one for the SC, but more for informative reasons than for lobby on it
Is very problematic to mobilize the SC for concrete actions around an unknown document and too broad focus
The assumption that participant NGOs will study deeply the documents sent to them preliminary is a risky one

11. Recommendations for the CSP (1)
GENERAL
The CSP does not have visible connection with the main country document- National Development Strategy
The chapters of the CSP have to be reviewed and should be interlinked in a coherent manner
The final implementation mechanisms and tools have to be made clear

12. Recommendations for the CSP (2)
GOVERNANCE and DEMOCRACY
Evaluate the effects of implemented public administration reforms;
Develop a conceptual framework of the public Administration reforms for all levels following an integrated and systematic approach;
Eliminate the political influence on the Constitutional Court, National Broadcasting Council and other public institutions

13. Recommendations for the CSP (3)
SOCIAL REFORM
Attribute the tasks of coordinating the state policy in this area to a single governmental body (for ex. Ministry of Education and Youth)
Encourage the public-private partnership by extending the fiscal preferences to the economic agents involved in socio-economic activities

14. Recommendations for the CSP (4)
ECONOMIC REFORM, TRADE
Facilitate the access to the local market for the Foreign Commercial Banks able to provide accessible credit lines for Small and Medium Enterprises.
Simplify the procedure of issuing the quality certificates for local exporters and negotiate larger export quotes on EU markets
Liberalize the prices

15. Recommendations for the CSP (5)
Settlement of the TRANSNISTRIAN conflict
Extend EUBAM Mission up to final settlement of the conflict
Ask the countries-warrants to propose settlement plans based on the state-territory organizations models they went through
Create a fund for transnistrian conflict settlement

16. Recommendations for the CSP (6)
RULE OF LAW, fight against corruption
Promote the independence of the justice system from the political environment
Make efficient the actions of executing the judges final decisions
Protect the integrity advertiser (the person who denounces corruption cases) and the witnesses, make more efficient the “hot lines” activities
Include in the Election Code the obligation to declare the private properties both of candidates and their family members

17. Recommendations for the CSP (7)
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND RESEARCH
Attribute the tasks of implementing the environment law to a single agency
Adjust the domestic environment law to the European one
Complete the waste management program
Develop and implement a concept of waste management in communities
Protect biodiversity
Balance the environment-related penalties to those from European countries

18. Recommendations for the CSP (8)
GENDER ASPECTS
Include the gender equality aspects in the CSP and all policy papers
Develop mechanisms of their implementation
Promote the principles of gender equality

19. Actions to be undertaken after the workshop

20. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Aurelia Bondari,
Executive Director
National Federation of Agricultural Producers
AGROinform