Tuesday, February 21, in the Conference Room of the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS), the first Civil society platform for reintegration policies was launched.

The platform is a voluntary initiative which joined together several public associations and think tanks in Moldova, that consider that actions and policies of the Government should be kept under close supervision by the active groups of civil society, academics and centers research, other important segments of society in Moldova, in order to ensure that government actions in this politically sensitive area are corresponding to the national interest and democratic principles.

The platform was launched under the brand name "Group for Social Dialogue", in presence of the Deputy Prime-Minister George Balan, Head of the Office for Reintegration policies. He exposed the main lessons of 2016 and priorities for 2017 in terms of the country's reunification. Participants welcomed direct and frank topics discussed by representatives of the Moldovan Government with the civil society, showing interested in participating in this type of regular consultations, held in an open format, but with invitations sent in advance.

Organizations interested in participating in discussions in the Platform for reintegration policies can contribute with ideas, studies, proposals, recommendations, questions, information relevant to the topics discussed in it. Platform moderator will liaise with stakeholders interested in topics managed by the Government in the sector of reintegration. The Platform will facilitate communication between the organizations of civil society and government authorities, in the Chatham House format, allowing decision makers to consult without being exposed to the media. This format will include monthly consultations on topics relevant to stakeholders, moderated by a coordinator.

The project is implemented with the support of the Black Sea Trust Fund. For further relevant details, please contact us directly at IDIS or send an e-mail with the words "Civil society platform for reintegration" at: berbecaveaceslav@gmail.com or by contacting the Press officer of the IDIS “Viitorul”, Victor Ursu (tel.069017396 or ursu.victoor@gmail.com).