Centrifugal and Centripetal Trends in Post-Soviet Space: Stance towards Sustainable Development

Implementation period: November 2013

Partner: Eurasian World Foundation (Kazakhstan)

Sponsor:  Soros Foundation Moldova

Goal: To evaluate, compare, and disseminate an objective analysis and unbiased information concerning Moldova’s benefits in accession to one or another integrationist projects.

Objectives:

• To create premises for an improved dialogue at local level among the representatives of civil society and decision-making bodies;
• To create a communication foundation and necessary leverages at regional and international level in order to promote sustainable development and democratic values.

Results:

• The performance of the study visit to Moldova of the 7 international experts and the establishment of a network for experience exchange
• The establishment of a communication platform based on a cooperation mechanism at national level for efficient share of knowledge and best practices among the representatives of civil society, decision and policy makers and of involved institutions
• Established collaboration and partnership between representatives from Moldova and Kazakhstan for further development of joint initiatives
• Disseminated best practices and lessons learnt from the Kazakh counterparts’ experience and also of the other countries represented by the international experts (Armenia, Georgia, Macedonia)
• Increased awareness on integrationist processes available for Moldova and their potential consequences on the country’s economic model and other interlinked sectors
• 1 International Conference with the participation of the foreign experts organized with the participation of representatives of various institutions: public sector, central and local authorities, experts and NGO sector
• Shared project outcomes and prospects in the countries of the region.