Moldova to Advance Reforms for Growth, Jobs, Resilience, and EU Integration with World Bank Support

CHISINAU, June 4, 2026 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved the Growth and Resilience Development Policy Loan (DPL) for the Republic of Moldova, aimed at strengthening competitiveness, job creation, efficiency and transparency of markets, as well as economic integration with the European Union (EU).

The $250 million DPL is the first of two operations that build on robust economic analysis, sustained reform momentum supported by prior DPLs, and close cooperation with the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The DPL aims to assist the government in building resilience against future shocks and support the country's EU accession path, complementing the EU's Growth and Reform Plan for Moldova. It is closely aligned with the World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for Moldova, which aims to enhance formal employment, improve human capital, and increase investments in resilience.

"A decisive reorientation toward productivity-led and inclusive growth will greatly help Moldova steer toward convergence to EU income levels. Moldova now has the unique opportunity to capitalize on the momentum of its EU candidacy, and the World Bank Group will continue to fully support the country's ambitious reform program," said Ulrich Schmitt, World Bank Group Country Manager for Moldova

The loan supports reforms to improve competitiveness, efficiency, and market transparency through specific measures. These include more competitive and sustainable procurement practices, simplified business registration, and greater innovation and consumer protection in the banking sector, while at the same time promoting sustainable financing aligned with EU taxonomy standards.

The program also aims to improve access to early childhood education and facilitate the formalization of temporary workers. Another set of reform actions aim to enhance resilience and economic integration, focus on integrating Moldova into EU electricity markets, modernize and improve efficiency of district heating, and embedding resilience in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridor development.

Since Moldova joined the World Bank in 1992, the Bank has provided over $1.8 billion to more than 45 operations in the country. Current engagements by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), members of the World Bank Group, include projects in the financial sector, private and public sectors advisory, and risk insurance.