The authorities intend to attract more young people to the public administration. For the purpose, they need to motivate them by higher salaries and by promotion prospects. It is also necessary to increase the efficiency and professionalism of studies at the Public Administration Academy through partnerships with the similar institutions of other states.

In a conference held to mark the completion of the central public administration reform, Prime Minister Iurie Leanca said that only an open and transparent administration can promote correct policies. Nepotism, double standards and corruption will not be tolerated on employment.

Attending the event, Swedish Ambassador to Moldova Ingrid Tersman said that despite the results achieved by the authorities during the project implementation period, problems are encountered in keeping skilful persons in these posts owing to the low salaries.

UNDP Resident Representative in Moldova Nicola Harington-Buhay said the relations between the people and the public administration have improved, but the reforms must be stepped up.

Head of the EU Delegation to Moldova Pirkka Tapiola said the European Union welcomes the government’s initiatives and insists on the professionalism of public functionaries, who must provide services of a high quality and enjoy the people’s trust.

The central public administration reform was launched in 2005. At the Government’s request, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the Government of the UK and the Government of the Netherlands allocated financial assistance for implementing the reform, over US$11 million overall.