Moldova faces significant challenges related to corruption and integrity. Sustained corruption is delaying the process of accession to the European Union (EU). Everyday corruption in the education system undermines equal opportunities and weakens the trust that citizens place in state institutions. For this reason, the country needs institutional capacities for its fight against corruption, especially in the education system. Governmental and non-governmental institutions alike must develop their skills and improve exchanges and cooperation among themselves.
The work of state and non-state actors in Moldova to fight corruption, especially in the education system, has improved at national, regional and local levels.
The project conducts measures to improve Moldova’s human and institutional capacities, so that the country can better address corruption in its education system. It does this in three areas:
• Improving the skills of national anti-corruption institutions: The project is improving the system for identifying corruption factors when drafting legislation. At the same time, it is developing specialised anti-corruption units in the public prosecutor's office.
• Instilling integrity in the education system: The project supports work to enhance and expand the state-organised system of volunteer supervisors for examinations. It also provides advice about communications between educational institutions and parents on the topic of integrity.
• Promoting communication between governmental and non-governmental institutions: The project supports the development of a dialogue to combat corruption in the education system, for example by strengthening transparency councils and introducing formats for communication and exchange.
By advising people in positions of responsibility about communication and cooperation, it aims to achieve long-term success in the fight against corruption.