EU support to inclusive labour markets in the Republic of Moldova

The Overall Objective/Impact of this project is to improve access to more and better employment opportunities in Moldova, with two Specific Objectives/Outcomes, as follows: 1. Improved performance of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the National Employment Agency to prevent and address labour market exclusion. 2. Enhanced performance of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the State Labour Inspectorate to improve working conditions and protect worker rights. The first objective aims to improve the institutional capacity of MoLSP and NEA to deliver on the objectives set forth by the employment policy framework. This includes diversifying employment services and programmes; expanding individualized service delivery; enhancing performance management system and improving the in-house training system for NEA staff. The second objective focuses on improved capacity of SLI to deliver on its state control mandate. This means reviewing legal frameworks and internal policies; planning strategically inspection visits; improving the training system for SLI staff; upgrading SLI procedures and information system; collaborating closely with the social partners, as well as providing material support.

Project symbol

MDA/23/01/EUR

Admin unit

DWT/CO-Budapest

Start date

27/09/2023

End date

27/09/2025

Total allocation

2147362

Total expenditure

Status

Active

972117

Development Partners

European Commission, DG for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations

Country/Countries

Republic of Moldova

Outcomes

Outcome 2: Strong, representative and influential tripartite constituents and effective social dialogue
Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions