The Republic of Moldova is notable for its ongoing frozen conflict with the separatist region of Transdniestria.
The conflict is hindering progress towards an economically viable and democratic state.
Additional challenges facing Moldova include:
In Moldova, we concentrate on police reform and small arms control.
With our partner, the Institute for Public Policy (IPP), we are working with the Moldovan Government to establish an effective, modern and professional police service that is both democratic and community-focused.
We have also made a detailed survey of small arms proliferation and control throughout the country, to help inform the policy of the Moldovan Government and international agencies.
Read our report which reports on the implementation of UN PoA commitments as they apply to international transfers of SALW in Moldova
Small arms and light weapons survey of Moldova, July 2006
In April, we visited Chisinau, Moldova, to undertake a number of activities to help implement the reform inception programme and to wrap up financial reporting for 07-08.
We also met with local partners, the Institute for Public Policy and the Moldovan Ministry of Internal Affairs to help develop our exit strategy from Moldova.
Download Saferworld's full activity report for March - April 2008
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