Moldova to invest €772 million in Education 2030 Strategy to combat systemic corruption
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7 March 2026 14:20
The Republic of Moldova has unveiled a comprehensive implementation plan for its "Education 2030" Strategy, earmarking approximately €772 million (15.14 billion MDL) to modernize the system and eradicate deeply rooted corruption. The initiative comes as parents currently contribute over €1.68 million (approx. 33 million MDL) annually to the education sector, with nearly two-thirds consisting of informal and unregulated payments.
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