Period: May 2015 - October 2015
Funded by: World Bank
Goal: Developing the new Strategy of Investment Attraction for Export Development 2016-2020, and develop the action plan for the implementation of this strategy.
Tasks to be performed:
- Assess the degree of implementation of the Investment Attraction and Export Promotion Strategy 2006-2015 adopted by the Governmental Decision nr. 1288 dated 09.11.2006 – actions undertaken, actions failed or non-taken and respective causes;
- Based on existing studies and reports available asses the current state of the investment climate and export development in the Republic of Moldova; analyze the key challenges and opportunities conditioned by the DCFTA agreement EU-RM for the export development and investment climate of RM; asses the evolution of the RM in international ratings referring to the business environment, with a focus on investments and export, consider and incorporate the results and conclusions of the diagnostic study Investment Reform Map developed by IFC;
- In coordination with the Ministry of Economy set conceptual parameters of the new strategy: premises of the strategy, definition of the goal, vision and strategic development objectives/directions. The Consultant will have to consult closely with MIEPO and other counterparts to gather information and lessons learnt;
- In consultation with the Ministry of Economy develop the intervention strategy – description of the set of policy instruments devised to attract export oriented investments, as well as instruments to retain and protect the existing FDIs; propose modifications to the National Policy concerning investments and export, in the context of the recent geopolitical changes; propose recommendations for institutional improvements which will facilitate the implementation of the new Strategy (e.g. MIEPO);
- In consultation with the Ministry of Economy and relevant institutions (e.g. MIEPO) develop the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy of investment attraction for export development for 2016-2020 time period;
- Recommend monitoring and evaluation methodology for the implementation of the strategy of investment attraction for export development for 2016-2020, including specific performance indicators to be monitored, including inter alia aspects related to the protection and retention of the FDIs;
- Assist the Ministry of Economy in the process of consultation and clearance of the final policy document by, inter alia incorporating comments received during the consultation process with business / civil society, public authorities, participate at all stages of the consultation process on the draft Strategy paper and final policy document;
- Define the final draft of the new Strategy of Investment Attraction for Export Development 2016-2020, including inter alia a detailed action plan to support the recommendations for the subject Strategy; provide expertise support during the presentation/discussions of the draft Paper prior to approval in the Government.