Future prospects

The previous chapters show that while the Republic of Moldova has taken impressive steps to set the economy towards sustained growth, the challenges remain significant. The economy still suffers from structural weaknesses, which find their strongest expression in the country’s persistent reliance on remittances from abroad for income generation. Enterprises on both banks of the river are held back by weak technological capabilities, evidenced by the country’s narrow export mix, consisting mainly of agricultural products and wearing apparel, with Romania and the Russian Federation constituting the main target markets.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions