Massive migration can be halted and this will have a positive effect on keeping the brains inside the country. A solution is to take measures aimed at creating conditions for employing and developing persons with high potential. Related statements were made in the first public event of the Institute for Advanced Economic Development Initiatives (IDEA) organized within the Academy of Ideas Project. The event was themed “How to stop the exodus of brains?” Info-Prim Neo reports. Moderator Mihai Bologan, Doctor of Economy, said the Academy of Ideas aims to identify solutions to socioeconomic problems of major importance that the public authorities should put into practice. It is an environment in which the young people learn to generate ideas. During the launch of the project at the Academy of Economic Studies (ASEM), members of the Institute spoke about the causes that make the young people to go abroad and look for a better life, including the lack of workplaces, the low salaries, the inappropriate qualifications. The young people pleaded for allowing the persons with ideas to act freely, simplifying the lending procedures and eliminating the restrictive procedures. Doctor Habilitate Valeriu Sainsus, lecturer at the Demography Chair of ASEM, urged the attending young persons to develop their abilities in their country. Another invitee, chess master Viorel Bologan said that if there are well though out action plans, the percentage of accomplishments in Moldova will be much higher. “I want at least 10% of the ideas of the Academy of Ideas to be implemented as they will have a significant impact,” said Viorel Bologan. The Institute for Advanced Economic Development Initiatives has 30 members. The Academy of Ideas Project involves students and applicants for a master’s degree. The Institute plans to organize eight specialized training workshops by next May. The next will take place in December and will center on the situation of the capital market in Moldova.