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In the period of November 25-27, 2014 the EBA Moldova participated in the OECD EURASIA Competitiveness Program, taking place in Paris, France.
Eurasia Competitiveness Program was launched in 2008 to support Eurasian economies in developing more vibrant and competitive markets - both at the national and regional level - in order to generate sustainable growth. The Program focuses on a comprehensive approach that includes regional dialogue, peer review, definition of reform priorities and assistance in implementation and design of policies.
The Central Asia Initiative, launched in November 2008, covers Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Eastern Europe and South Caucasus Initiative, launched in April 2009, covers the six countries of the EU Eastern Partnership: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine.
Both Initiatives aim to help create a sound business climate for investment, enhance productivity, support entrepreneurship, develop the private sector, and build knowledge-based economies to make the region more competitive and attractive to foreign investment.
The OECD Eurasia Week brought together high-level representatives from the Eurasia region, OECD member countries, academics, business leaders, international partner organizations, civil society and relevant experts on the thematic issues.
Over the forum Mariana Rufa, executive director of EBA, has delivered a presentation on DCFTA opportunities for businesses and what are the benefits of accessing onto the EU Market. The issues described in the presentation have been highly supported by Georgia and Ukraine, but also Tadjikistan, Armenia, etc. The presentation focused on the needs and benefits the agro producers can get from selling their products onto the EU Market. A special focus was made on the non-material investments like in - house practical knowledge associated with exports onto the EU Market as well as EU quality requirements and standards that need to be considered in this regard like international certifications, requirements set by the international supermarkets chains and wholesalers, HORECA, etc in order to become competitive on the European market.
Bilateral meetings were organized over the three days with the OECD Global Relations Secretariat.