Moldova’s Threshold Country Program Announces Its Implementation Phase

Zinaida Greceanii, First Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova and Michael D. Kirby, United States Ambassador to Moldova. Chisinau - October 09, 2007. On October 9, the Threshold Country Program (TCP) held an official ceremony to launch its implementation phase in Moldova.  The TCP is a $24.7 million dollar program, funded by the U.S.  Government through the Millennium Challenge Corporation and managed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The goal of the TCP is to promote good governance, reduce corruption and improve public sector service delivery in Moldova. The event was attended by representatives from the Government of Moldova, international organizations, civil society and mass media.  Key note speakers were First Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova, Zinaida Greceanii and the United States Ambassador to Moldova, Michael D.  Kirby. “To Ambassador Kirby I’d like to extend our gratitude to the U.S.  Government for its continuous assistance to Moldova in supporting economic development and strengthening democratic governance,” stated Zinaida Greceanii, First Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova. With the completion of preliminary preparations, USAID will now, in partnership with the Government of Moldova, focus on specific and tangible actions to accelerate reform in the public sector.  To effectively track the government’s performance, the program will work with civil society and the media to improve their monitoring role and ensuring citizens are informed. “The Government of Moldova must lead the fight against corruption, but it cannot do it alone.  Individual citizens, NGOs, and mass media play critical roles in raising awareness, monitoring the performance of government and holding their elected leaders accountable,” stated Michael D.  Kirby, United States Ambassador to Moldova. The TCP agreement was signed by the Government of Moldova and the United States Government in December 2006 and will be implemented through March, 2009.

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