The Causeni District Hospital and the Directorate of Exceptional Situations were connected, with the support of European Union, to biomass heating and solar water heating systems. These are the first institutions of the respective fields in the Republic of Moldova to use this type of renewables. The total value of the investment amounts to 202,698 Euros provided within the Energy and Biomass Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme.
The status of human rights in Moldova was subject to examination on Friday, November 4, within the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Moldovan producers showcase their produce internationally, participating at the Romanian largest trade fair for the food industry – INDAGRA FOOD. More than 10 Moldovan producers and exporters of fresh fruits and agro processors exhibited their produce and established new business contacts. The participation at this event was possible with support from UNDP, via a project financed by the Government of Romania.
A Study "Integrity management in the private sector" was recently finalized, presenting an assessment report on the conformity of the Moldovan national integrity system in private sector to the main international anticorruption standards, including the provisions of the UN Convention against Corruption.
Heads of national refrigeration associations and Montreal Protocol focal points from 11 Central Asian and Caucasus countries enhance ozone layer protection and sustainable management of climate gases: The experts shared highlights, challenges and lessons learnt from the implementation of their respective hydrochlorofluoro carbon (HCFC) phase-out strategies and from the surveys on ozone-friendly alternatives during the thematic meeting in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, 8-10 November 2016.
35 women leaders from under-represented groups – migrant, councilors, young women, Roma women, etc. – participated during three months, from September to November, this year, in the comprehensive Capacity Building Programme for strengthening their skills and enhancing their capacities, implemented by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives “Viitorul” with the support of “Women in Politics” UN Programme.
Unprecedentedly, officials in charge of migration at local and national level discusses the improvement of services for returning migrants seeking for job or other information and services.