Promoting the creation of quality employment and sustainable enterprises in the care and related sectors

This intervention contributes to strengthening the care sector in Moldova by providing affordable innovative services and promoting quality employment and sustainable enterprise creation in caregiving and related sectors. At the national level, the initiative seeks to influence policy and raise awareness on care-related topics. In addition, the initiative focuses on building a more gender-responsive environment for women entrepreneurs operating in targeted geographical areas in Moldova (municipalities of Edine¿, Soroca, Ungheni, Orhei, Cahul, and Comrat (ATU of Gagauzia)). The direct beneficiaries include public and private sector stakeholders relevant to the women’s employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Moldova. The end beneficiaries are primarily end-users of care services: low-income women jobseekers, women workers and entrepreneurs with care needs. The key partners of this intervention are the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the National Employment Agency, the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development, the Ministry of Education, the Technical Vocational Education and Training Centre, local governments, social partners, as well as women's entrepreneurship associations. The expected results include i) the creation of an enabling environment for women to enter into the labour market and enjoy decent working conditions, including in the care sector; and ii) the development of a more conducive environment for women’s entrepreneurship development and resilience.

Project symbol

MDA/24/01/RBS

Admin unit

DWT/CO-Budapest

Start date

01/06/2024

End date

30/04/2026

Total allocation

626137

Total expenditure

Status

Active

420543

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Republic of Moldova

Outcomes

Outcome 5: Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all
Outcome 4: Sustainable enterprises for inclusive growth and decent work