Best practices of local authorities in Moldova have been appointed on 16 November at the meeting of the Steering Group of the Best Practices Programee. During the meeting, members of the Steering Committee gave a note of best practices known in the documentation visits and have decided the winning practices.

Thus, 40 municipalities from 20 rayons were visited in July – September 2017 by the project implementation team. To be noted that for the current edition of the Best Practices Program 104 practices from 64 localities of the country were submitted. Sections to which local public authorities submitted their initiatives are: 1. Transparency of local governance - a prerequisite for increasing citizens' trust in the administration; 2. Local development through community involvement; 3. Cultural – historical heritage, the resource for the revitalization of the community, and 4. Public quality services in support of citizens. 

"Every community has its own best practices and it is essential to learn from the experience of others and to share information in order to come up with creative and innovative solutions", declared Ana - Maria Veverita, Programme Coordinator.

As a result of the competition, the best practice models of local public administration in Moldova were identified and disseminated, promoting the remarkable results of the communities that deserve to be known at national and international level.

In this respect, we can mention the community newspaper from Bravicea village (Calarasi rayon district), the social laundry in Edinet, the men’s carol group from Slobozia Mare included in the UNESCO patrimony or the new purification station in Vulcanesti. "Every time we take into account innovative ideas, local ideas that can be replicated by other communities. Those public authorities that have managed to mobilize the community, and through joint efforts to achieve beautiful things and contribute to local development are worthy of appreciation", said Tatiana Badan, president of CALM.

In his turn, Eduard Ungureanu, Head of relations with regional development institutions of the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment supported the importance of communities in appreciating best practices: "We need to highlight those good practices that support citizens' involvement in the development of their localities, but also those public services implemented at the local initiative, which really bring benefits to ordinary people".

At the same time, the member of the Parliament Stefan Vlas, who is also a member of the Steering Group, came with the following appreciation: "The Best Practices Programme is a welcome project because it encourages local authorities to promote initiatives implemented in communities and disseminate the best examples".

Best practices will be awarded at the National Award Ceremony, to be held on 19 December.

 The Best Practices Programme of Local Authorities in Moldova is implemented by the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) "Viitorul", with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The Programme aims at identifying, promoting and disseminating good practices among local public authorities in the Republic of Moldova, thus contributing to the efficiency of local governance.

For more details, contact Program Coordinator Ana - Maria Veverita at 0 22 221844 or ana.veverita@viitorul.org