THEORY OF CHANGE
The Socio-economic Response and Recovery Plan is focused on supporting the Government of the Republic of Moldova to tackle the health emergency as well, to address the social and economic impact of the pandemic, and to contribute to the principle of leaving no one behind (LNOB). It is also intended to reduce the country’s vulnerability to the pandemic, enabling a transparent, human-rights-compliant, gender-sensitive and effective recovery process.
The challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health, socio-economic, political, human rights and mobility crisis that has resulted in nearly 147871 cases in Moldova (Jan 2021). The COVID -19 related measures have impacted negatively in the livelihoods of many Moldovans living in the country and abroad. It has largely impacted negatively in the access to public services.
Activities
- Enable the GoM, CSOs
- Technical assistance
- Training
- Other
Outputs
The healthcare system and other relevant authorities in Moldova have improved capacities, means and instruments for a rapid response to the outbreak of the pandemic
Outcome
The Moldovan govt. and its people successfully overcome the immediate and medium-term adverse health, social and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Impact
By the end of 2021, the people of Moldova, in particular the most vulnerable, have access to essential services, in particular, health and livelihoods opportunities during the COVID-19 response and recuperation
Activities
- Provision of food and supplies
- Procurement of IT equipment and WASH for schools, shelters and youth centers
- Services for returning migrants
- Other
Outputs
- Identified vulnerable groups have been assisted with immediate use supplies
- The public agencies have been assisted to ensure the continuity services (incl education)
- Returning migrants receive social and economic reintegration services
Outcome
Identified vulnerable groups in Moldova are benefitting from social protection, education, and essential services
Impact
By the end of 2021, the people of Moldova, in particular the most vulnerable, have access to essential services, in particular, health and livelihoods opportunities during the COVID-19 response and recuperation
Activities
- Policy advice, technical assist
- Digitalization
- Support for MSMEs
- Other
Outputs
Government agencies have been supported to develop targeted policies to promote jobs creation and support small and medium-sized enterprises, and vulnerable workers
Outcome
Ensured the protection of jobs, small and medium-sized enterprises, and vulnerable workers in the informal economy through targeted policy, technical assistance, and support
Impact
By the end of 2021, the people of Moldova, in particular the most vulnerable, have access to essential services, in particular, health and livelihoods opportunities during the COVID-19 response and recuperation
Activities
- Analytical advisory and technical assist
- Carry out assessments and surveys for evidence-based policy making
- Improve demographic data collection and analysis
- Other
Outputs
- Macroeconomic policies are improved, based on increased capacities and additional data and analysis
- Analytical advisory and technical assistance services provided to the Government of Moldova for evidence-based policy making and better social expenditure
Outcome
Rapid and sustainable economic recovery based on sound macro policies
Impact
By the end of 2021, the people of Moldova, in particular the most vulnerable, have access to essential services, in particular, health and livelihoods opportunities during the COVID-19 response and recuperation