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On January 22, 2010 the MCC signed a five-year, $262 million compact with Moldova that focuses on irrigation reconstruction, access to agricultural finance, and the rehabilitation of an integral section of the country's national road network.
MCA Status
Moldova's compact with the MCC entered-into-force on September 1, 2010. The compact focuses on irrigation reconstruction, access to agricultural finance, and the rehabilitation of an integral section of the country's national road network. Moldova was first selected as compact-eligible in the FY2007 selection round.
In FY2005, Moldova was deemed eligible for threshold program funding. Moldova signed a $24.7 million threshold program agreement with the MCC on December 15, 2006. The program was designed to reduce corruption in the public sector and concluded on February 28, 2010. Learn more about the MCC's Threshold Program.
Country Compact
Moldova MCC compact
Moldova's MCC compact Monitoring and Evaluation plan
MCA-Moldova website
For comparison, review Moldova's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) - National Development Strategy Report for 2008-2011.
Country Eligibility
In the FY2011 selection process, Moldova passed all six Ruling Justly indicators, four of five Investing in People indicators, and five of six Economic Freedom indicators. Moldova is a low income country (LIC).
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators
Review Moldova’s performance on the FY2008 selection indicators
Review Moldova’s performance on the FY2007 selection indicators
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators
Review Moldova's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators
Learn more about the MCC’s country selection process
Country Facts
Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)
| Per capita income (GNI, current US$) | $1,560 |
| Poverty rate ($2 a day) | 11.5% |
| GDP growth (annual) | -6.5% |
| Population, total | 3,603,506 |
| Rural population (% of total) | 59% |
| Life expectancy | 68 yrs |
| Literacy rate | 98% |
Source: World Development Indicators 2010
Moldova Country Brief from the World Bank
Other US Policies
Read the overview of USAID’s strategy in Moldova
Review the USAID Moldova Mission's website
Other Donors
The top three donors to Moldova in 2009 were:
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Donor
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Gross ODA,
2008-2009 average (USD millions) |
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EU Institutions
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94
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United States
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36
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World Bank IDA
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28
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Source: OECD/DAC Database
*ODA is Official Development Assistance
Other Resources
U.S. Department of State country profile with background on Moldova’s history and U.S.-Moldova relations