42 local public authorities to benefit from non-refundable funds

Chisinau, May 6. /MOLDPRES/- A number of 42 local public authorities will benefit this year from non-refundable funding through the DAR 1+3 Program. The decision was taken yesterday by the Evaluation and Supervision Committee within the Program.

The selected projects are to be implemented by late 2023 and target areas such as: the development of rest areas and sports fields; energy efficiency, repair of roads and footpaths; renovation and rehabilitation of public buildings; construction, expansion, rehabilitation of water supply systems; the development of local tourism; environmental protection, development and use of the locality's cultural heritage.

Project financing is carried out based on the joint contribution of the diaspora, the Government, local public authorities, donors and other development partners. The German International Cooperation Agency, as a Program partner, will provide funding for projects in the field of energy efficiency. The Government of the Republic of Moldova allocated 10 million lei (500 thousand euros) for the current edition.

The DAR 1+3 program is implemented by the State Chancellery through the Diaspora Relations Office and has the main objective of harnessing the human and financial potential of the diaspora in the socioeconomic development of the Republic of Moldova. Up to the current stage, more than 100 local public authorities have benefited from the opportunities of this program.

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