A new European good practice in Moldova: Strengthening local democracy and increasing transparency of budgeting in five rural communities in Moldova

A new European good practice in Moldova: Strengthening local democracy and increasing transparency of budgeting in five rural communities in Moldova

From April 15, 2023 to April 15, 2024, there was implemented the project named “RurAct: Rural Communities Act” aimed at increasing the level of trust and cooperation between local (rural) public administrations and civic initiative groups in 5 rural communities from 5 districts of Moldova: village of Zgurita, Drochia district;…

Combating stereotypes and encouraging the use of civic participation components in the process of local budgeting

Combating stereotypes and encouraging the use of civic participation components in the process of local budgeting

In April 2023, the Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) launched a contest, and following this, 5 rural communities from 4 districts were selected as local partners: Zgurița village, Drochia district; Marculesti village, Floresti district; Mitoc village, Orhei district; Meseni village and Peciste village from Rezina district. These communities showed their…