Moldova Governance Threshold Country Program
Implementer: Millennium/IP3 Partners
Project Period:06/2007 – 09/2009

The Moldova Governance Threshold Country Program (MGTCP) will assist the Government of Moldova in effecting administrative, policy, and system reforms to promote good governance, reduce corruption and improve public sector service delivery in the judicial, tax and health sectors. Activities aim to incorporate more transparent and democratic structures and principles into the Moldovan systems of governance, systems that will be responsive to citizens as the end users or “customers” of government.

Reform in Customs and Police Administration
Implementer: Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP)
Project Period: 04/2007 – 09/2009

DOJ/ICITAP is working with the Moldovan Customs Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop training strategies and methodologies for addressing and countering corruption. To this end, ICITAP is improving the investigation capacity of the government through personnel trainings and providing equipment and information technology to corruption investigation units. Internally, ICITAP will work to reform personnel procedures and ensure that the Customs Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs establish and enforce standards and ethical rules. ICITAP will also work to help the government implement the European Union’s “New Computerized Transit System” (NCTS) which will have significant impact on the ability of the Moldovan government to anticipate, track, and prevent shadow shipments.

Strengthening Civil Society Monitoring Capacity in Moldova
Implementer: Academy for Educational Development
Project Period: 07/2007 – 05/2009

The Strengthening Civil Society Monitoring Capacity in Moldova Program seeks to strengthen NGOs and mass media to improve transparency and support public scrutiny of government performance. The project is working closely with the NGO Anti-Corruption Alliance to monitor and advocate for government reforms and improve public communication and information. In cooperation with the Moldovan Association of Legal Clinics, five regional Legal Service/Outreach Centers will be established throughout Moldova to provide services and information to local communities. Additionally the program will diversify and improve the quality of investigative journalism and promote access to information.

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