World Bank Vice President Anna Bjerde Visits Moldova

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00:58 We are proud of the achievements which have improved lives of ordinary Moldovans

01:03 over this time period.

01:05 We have committed about $2 billion

01:07 over 60 operations.

01:09 Right now our portfolio is very rich with 12 operations for about $650 million

01:17 and which.

01:17 Are being implemented every day here in Moldova.

01:20 Our areas of support include regulatory reform

01:24 and business development,

01:25 modernization of government services,

01:28 tax administration,

01:29 land registration,

01:31 education,

01:32 roads,

01:32 health,

01:33 agriculture,

01:34 water and sanitation,

01:35 and energy.

01:36 Today I was able to see firsthand the impact of World

01:39 Bank projects when I visited the Chisinal District Heating Company.

01:44 It was very impressive

01:45 to see the efficiency gains and the cost savings

01:49 brought about by more modern technology and district heating

01:53 at a time when keeping the population of Moldova warm

01:57 couldn't be more important.

02:04 Clearly the challenges in Moldova in the region and globally persist,

02:09 but we also know that challenges bring opportunities.

02:12 The World Bank is determined to continue working to help Moldova

02:16 seize the opportunities in addressing both the immediate needs,

02:20 but also the longer term development agenda

02:23 that is still very,

02:24 very important.

02:26 We are at the final stages of preparing the

02:29 new country partnership framework for the coming 5 years,

02:32 and we will be,

02:33 and this will be aligned with Moldova's development priorities,

02:37 and we will work together to make sure that public services are more accessible,

02:41 Efficient and transparent,

02:43 the economy more vibrant,

02:45 greener,

02:45 and sustainable,

02:47 and of course to ensure that all Moldovans have access to

02:50 better quality education,

02:52 health,

02:53 and that the poorest are supported,

02:55 especially when crisis hit.

02:57 Let me conclude with the assurance that like the 30 years ago

03:01 when the World Bank came to help Moldova with

03:03 the very first financing for the emergency drought recovery project

03:08 in the amount of $26 million

03:10 we remain committed to working together with all stakeholders and supporting

03:14 a resilient post-crisis recovery,

03:17 fostering long-term sustainable development

03:19 and building a prosperous and inclusive society

03:22 for many,

03:23 many years to come.

03:24 Thank you and enjoy this evening.

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We are proud of the achievements which have improved lives of ordinary Moldovans over this time period. We have committed about $2 billion over 60 operations. Right now our portfolio is very rich with 12 operations for about $650 million and which. Are being implemented every day here in Moldova. Our areas of support include regulatory reform and business development, modernization of government services, tax administration, land registration, education, roads, health, agriculture, water and sanitation, and energy. Today I was able to see firsthand the impact of World Bank projects when I visited the Chisinal District Heating Company. It was very impressive to see the efficiency gains and the cost savings brought about by more modern technology and district heating at a time when keeping the population of Moldova warm couldn't be more important. Clearly the challenges in Moldova in the region and globally persist, but we also know that challenges bring opportunities. The World Bank is determined to continue working to help Moldova seize the opportunities in addressing both the immediate needs, but also the longer term development agenda that is still very, very important. We are at the final stages of preparing the new country partnership framework for the coming 5 years, and we will be, and this will be aligned with Moldova's development priorities, and we will work together to make sure that public services are more accessible, Efficient and transparent, the economy more vibrant, greener, and sustainable, and of course to ensure that all Moldovans have access to better quality education, health, and that the poorest are supported, especially when crisis hit. Let me conclude with the assurance that like the 30 years ago when the World Bank came to help Moldova with the very first financing for the emergency drought recovery project in the amount of $26 million we remain committed to working together with all stakeholders and supporting a resilient post-crisis recovery, fostering long-term sustainable development and building a prosperous and inclusive society for many, many years to come. Thank you and enjoy this evening.

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