Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova, Daniela Gasparikova. The discussions focused on cooperation priorities for the coming period and the support UNDP can provide to accelerate reforms and implement development projects in the country, TRIBUNA reports.

The Prime Minister praised the support provided by UNDP in recent years, from crisis management and reducing energy vulnerability to digital transformation and strengthening institutional capacity. Currently, UNDP is implementing 34 projects in the country, with the organization’s activities reaching approximately two-thirds of the communities in the Republic of Moldova.

The parties discussed expanding cooperation in areas that can support economic development and advance reforms. These include developing business infrastructure, including the creation of new industrial parks, supporting local economies, and preparing projects capable of attracting investment.

Another topic focused on the digitalization of the energy sector. UNDP is already supporting a pilot program for the installation of smart meters in several localities across the country. The new systems enable automatic transmission of consumption data, billing based on actual consumption, and faster identification of incidents within the network. In the long term, the development of smart metering will allow for more efficient energy consumption management and the integration of larger amounts of renewable energy into the grid.

Particular attention was also paid to preparations for the cold season and providing the necessary support to vulnerable households.