Introduction

Situated between Ukraine and Romania, the Republic of Moldova is a small landlocked country with deep-seated structural weaknesses, which manifest themselves in the lack of economic diversification and continued reliance on low value-added manufacturing activities and agriculture for income generation along with remittances from workers abroad. It is one of the poorest countries in South East Europe, held back by a frozen conflict that has been accentuating its landlocked-ness and creating economic disincentives.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions