Public Administration Reform and Fight Against Corruption – new topics explained to interns

Young people of the internship programmes of the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Moldova continued their learning journey with a new training block, focused on two of the country’s priorities: modernising public administration and strengthening anti-corruption efforts.

The session kicked off with a closer look at one of the most important areas of public administration reform: the amalgamation of local authorities. Anastasia Danii, consultant in the Directorate for Local Public Administration and Coordination of Territorial Offices at the State Chancellery, walked the interns through the reasoning behind the reform, the steps taken so far, and the impact such changes have on citizens and local governance. 

The second part shifted attention to European and Moldovan anti-corruption frameworks and efforts to recover illicit assets. Žydrūnas Bartkus, EU High Level Adviser on Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery, shared the best EU practices in the field, illustrating through practical examples how they help foster integrity and strengthen public trust in institutions. The discussion underlined how transparency and accountability are essential to advancing towards Moldova’s European integration path.   

These sessions enrich the experience of interns working in public institutions, offering insights into how policies are made and inspiring them to play an active role in shaping Moldova’s European future. Thus, over two summer months, they collaborate closely with civil servants and EU experts. At the end of the programme, participants are awarded diplomas, and those extending their internship by a month in the same office can apply for a civil service role without a competition or trial period.