Strengthening local authorities to improve public services and support Moldova’s European integration
Improving the capacity of local administrations supports the delivery of high-quality public services, the development of a modern public administration, and alignment with European values and standards.
Why strengthening the capacity of local public authorities matters
Strengthening the capacity of Local Public Authorities (LPAs) in Moldova is an essential condition for improving public service delivery, advancing public administration reform, and supporting the country’s European integration process.
How we support the development of LPA capacities
The PACE Local project aims to empower LPAs to become agents of change, capable of responding to citizens’ needs and contributing to meaningful transformation.
Skills development
Training and technical support for local public officials, focusing on strategic planning, effective management, and improving the delivery of public services.
Access to European practices
Exchange of experience and learning from successful models in EU Member States and candidate countries.
Access to funding
Support in understanding funding mechanisms, preparing projects, and managing national and European funds.
Access to funding and EU opportunities
Strengthening capacities will also enhance the ability of Local Public Authorities (LPAs) to access and manage national and European funding opportunities, a particularly important aspect in the context of Moldova’s EU accession process. LPAs receive support for:
- understanding EU funding mechanisms
- preparing project proposals
- managing initiatives funded from external sources
This will increase Moldova’s overall capacity to absorb EU pre-accession funds and, later, cohesion funds, while also enabling local communities to benefit from strategic investments in infrastructure and services.
Cooperation and effective coordination
Promoting collaboration among clusters of local authorities helps them jointly address challenges in service delivery and overcome limitations caused by administrative fragmentation, thereby strengthening their overall capacity. The benefits of cooperation include:
- more efficient use of resources
- reducing administrative fragmentation
- development of joint projects
- improved cooperation between local and central levels
Outcome
By placing capacity building at the core of its approach, the project contributes to creating stronger, more professional, and better-prepared local administrations. Strengthened Local Public Authorities (LPAs) will be able to deliver higher-quality services, engage citizens more effectively, and play an active role in Moldova’s reform agenda and its European Union accession process.
