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Denmark’s support to Moldova

The overarching vision for Denmark’s partnerships with the neighbourhood countries is to consolidate and boost the countries’ anchoring in the European community of values and to strengthen their stability, progress and resiliency. Three strategic goals support the development of democracy and human rights, sustainable growth, a green transition, and increased energy independence as well as peace and stability. 

Download the overview of the Danish Support to Moldova here. 

1. Human Rights, Rule of Law, Democracy 

Council of Europe: Supporting the Council of Europe Action Plans (2024-2026)

This project aims to bring Moldova’s legislation, institutions and practice further into line with European standards in the areas of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.

UNDP: "Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Moldova" Project (2025-2027)

This project aims to: i) improve oversight of political finance to curb illicit activities and enhance transparency, ii) strengthen electoral institutions to withstand cyber threats, iii) deepen civic engagement to foster an informed and inclusive electorate.

Danish Institute for Human Rights: Strategic Partnership with the People’s Advocate Office (PAO) of the Republic of Moldova (2024-2026)

This project aims to strengthen the PAO’s ability to implement its legislative mandate to promote and protect human rights and serve as a catalyst for human rights implementation.

Transparency International: Enhancing a Corruption Resilient Governance (2024-2026)

This project aims to build resilience against corruption within the education sector among decision-makers, teachers and students and involvement of local media actors to monitor the implementation of regional anti-corruption plans.

EU Delegation: Moldova is Europe – Support for EU Integration (2025 - 2028)

This project supports the authorities of the Republic of Moldova in building accountable and resilient governance systems for European integration.

Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (2026-2030)

Promoting democratic engagement and political pluralism through partnerships between Danish and Moldovan political parties and movements.

2. CivilSociety, Youth, Gender Equality and Inclusiveness

The New Democracy Fund (NDF) (2022-2026)

This project aims foster regional networking and the exchange of democratic experiences among civil society actors in Eastern Neighbourhood countries and Danish CSOs working in areas such as youth, media, culture, the labour market, green transition, and gender.

UN Women: Women’s Increased Leadership for Resilient and Peaceful Societies (2023-2027)
 This project aims to end gender-based violence, foster gender-responsive governance, advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, and encourage dialogue on women's leadership and participation in decision-making, peacebuilding, and security.

KVINFO: Gender Equality and Inclusion Programme in Eastern Europe (2024-2027)

This program aims to promote gender-just legislation, prevent and combat gender-based violence, shift public attitudes towards victim-blaming, and change gender stereotypes towards inclusive perceptions, including regarding LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, and minorities.

Action Aid: A Network for Democracy (2023-2026)

The project aims to capacity build youth civil society organisations; empower youth; and engage youth in active participation.

Danish civil society organizations: Strengthening of Civil Society (2023-2026)

This project aims to develop a democratic, strong and diverse civil society which promotes local solutions to local problems and supports the long-term strengthening of civil society working on SDGs. 

3. Combating Disinformation and Supporting Independent Media 

International Media Support: Moldova Media Information & Democracy (M-MIIND) (2024-2027)

This project aims to assist the production of fact-checked content and capacitate independent media to increase their understanding of the disinformation landscape, audience needs and vulnerabilities.

International Media Support: REACH: Media Partnerships for Accountability and Trust (2025-2027)

This project aims to promote an inclusive digital environment where human rights and gender equality is safeguarded and aligned to EU standards.

European Endowment for Democracy (EED) (2022-2027)

This project supports various civil society organizations and independent media that work towards a democratic system, providing reliable information and initiatives to promote social cohesion.

4. Energy Efficiency

UNDP: Greening the future, advancing rights and stability (2024-2027)

This project aims to accelerate inclusive and green transition, responsive governance, and social cohesion by capacitating energy efficiency actors and SMEs, introducing sandbox legislation, and supporting the alignment of the transportation sector to EU standards. 

GIZ: Passive Houses for Moldova (2025-2027)

This project aims to demonstrate the socio-economic advantages of nearly-zero energy buildings by supporting Moldova’s Residential Energy Efficiency Fund; capacity build authorities on legislation, certification and financing; and raise awareness on energy efficiency.

Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) (2014-)

Denmark supports energy efficiency and environmental projects via E5P in Moldova with the overall aim to reduce energy use, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Humanitarian Support  

UNHCR: UNHCR Humanitarian Contribution to the Ukraine Crisis through Moldova (2022-2026)

This project aims to meet the objectives of the inter-agency Regional Response Plan and support UNHCR’s work on protection, shelter and cash assistance for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

6. Security Cooperation  

Defence Cooperation (2025-2028)

The project aims to strengthen defence capabilities leading to enhanced defence effectiveness, interoperability with EU and NATO values, principles, standards and ability to preserve Moldova’s territorial integrity. The programme is overseen by a Defence Attaché to Moldova.

Crisis Management Cooperation (2025-2028)

The project aims to strengthen crisis management and emergency preparedness and response capabilities, through donation of equipment, trainings, and knowledge exchange. The programme is overseen by a Crisis Management Attaché to Moldova.

UNDP: Enhancing Crisis Management and Cybersecurity Resilience of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2025-2026), co-funding jointly with countries from NB8 

This project aims to support Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs by: i) strengthening crisis management and cybersecurity policy frameworks, ii) modernizing the crisis management infrastructure, iii) training staff in best practices for cybersecurity and crisis management

NATO: Allocations to Enhanced Defence Capacity Building (DCB) for Moldova (2023-)

The project aims to provide financial support to the Enhanced DCB package to Moldova, allowing for flexible allocation of funds, as soon as the project descriptions are drafted.


7. Strategic secondments

Secondments are a strategic and flexible instrument that helps to promote synergy and the exchange of experience in Moldova while at the same time allowing Danish competences to come into play.

In Moldova, Denmark currently has strategic secondments to the EU Delegation, the EU Partnership Mission, the Military Academy of Moldova, and United Nations Development Programme.