Evaluation Study of Cross-border Cooperation Potential of the Republic of Moldova in the Frame of the "Upper Prut" and "Lower Danube" Euroregions

Implementation period: June - October 2001 

Sponsor: Soros Moldova Foundation

Goal: Elaboration of the Terms of Reference for launching cross-border cooperation projects in the frame of „Lower Danube” and „Upper Prut” Euroregions.

Objectives: To analyze cross-border cooperation opportunities in the frame of „Upper Prut” and „Lower Danube” Euroregions, identify priority directions and possible investment projects and prepare the list of prospective projects.   

Results

• Evaluation of the political, economical, legal and institutional framework of cross-border cooperation
• Analysis of the international experience and of governmental and non-governmental institutions’ cross-border cooperation activities
• Assessment of the cross-border cooperation potential in „Lower Danube” and „Upper Prut” Euroregions
• Identifying the needs of the county in the cross-border cooperation
• Elaboration of the ToR for the submission of 5 projects to Soros Foundation – Moldova.