3 Moldovan municipalities to receive EU funding for resilience and local economic growth
3 Moldovan municipalities – Leova town, Copceac commune (Găgăuzia region), Sireți commune (Strășeni district) – were selected by the European Union’s flagship initiative for local development, Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG), implemented by the UNDP, to join Mission-Oriented Economy Journeys. The communities were selected as part of a regional call for expressions, along with 4 communities from Ukraine and 3 from Armenia.
The selected municipalities will benefit from year-long advisory and tailored support to design and implement interconnected interventions through mission-oriented portfolios with an emphasis on economic resilience and green transition. The portfolios will be developed in close consultation with the local population.
Then, depending on selected local economic development priorities, the municipalities will access funding of EUR 17,500 (US$20,000) and may unlock up to approximately EUR 105,500 (US$120,000) for putting into practice some of the planned initiatives.
These efforts reflect a collective ambition to empower local authorities to tackle complex challenges across the Eastern Partnership and build adaptable, future-proof communities.
The Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) has been supporting villages, towns and cities across the Eastern Partnership since 2017. By promoting innovative approaches to inclusive economic growth, M4EG is helping communities become more attractive for both residents and investors. In 2025 alone, M4EG unlocked approximately EUR 1 million (US$1.2 million) to support and empower local governments to lead their own journey of economic transformation.
