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• New government. Socialist minority government still has to prove its commitment to reforms
• Improving the business climate.Proposals in cooperation with the European Business Association
• Reform concept for the Investment Promotion Agency. To make the Investment Promotion Agency more efficient, a target group-oriented approach should be followed
• Intercity bus market in Moldova. A strategic planning process is required, which should include an integrated mobility master plan

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• The new government. Big challenges ahead for the unusual coalition of pro-Russian Socialists and pro-EU block ACUM
• Economic effects of the DCFTA. After 5 years of implementation we see a strong positive effect on exports to EU
• Reorientation of Moldovan Investment Promotion Agency. The reorganization also requires an adaptation of tasks and processes

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• Monetary policy normalisation in leading economies. So far no impact on Moldova, due to low foreign debt and prudent policy in recent years; nevertheless need to be cautious
• Perspectives of agricultural insurance. Current system had only limited success, we recommend a simple alternative or a gradual reform
• Household over-indebtedness. Some microfinance institutions contribute to increasing household over-indebtedness through irresponsible lending
• Effect of the DCFTA. Strong exports growth to the EU, higher FDI from EU

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• Exports development. EU market remains the key driver for Moldovan exports. EU direct investment boosts exports from the automotive sector (esp. wiring harness)
• EU tariff rate quotas. Recommendation to increase quotas for grapes and plums
• Transparency of consumer loans. Intransparent use of the annual percentage rate of charge for consumer loans. Legal framework and supervision should be strengthened

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• Banking sector. Stabilisation reached after banking fraud, crediting of the private sector still decreasing
• Foreign direct investment. Role of FDI for the economy so far underestimated, as a study of GET Moldova has shown
• Economic reforms. Comprehensive reforms to be assessed positively; too early for final assessment
• Increasing tax revenues. Increase in tax revenues can at least partly be attributed to reforms; positive example for structural reforms

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