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25 Jan. 2020 / 11:52

The EU is investing over 22 million euros in Ungheni

The European Union is investing 22.8 million euros to support the development of regional poles for smart, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Ungheni and Cahul, to provide citizens with a better quality of life and new opportunities.

The European Union launched today in Ungheni the second of the two initiatives under the new program "EU4Moldova: Key Regions". Out of a total budget of 23.3 million euros, the EU invests 22.8 million to stimulate smart, inclusive and sustainable economic development in the Ungheni and Cahul regions. The EU4Ungheni initiative will involve in the period 2019-2025 the city of Ungheni and its neighboring localities in the district.

The program is implemented by UNDP and UNICEF with the strategic guidance of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.

At the launching event in Ungheni, there was organized a fair of the local producers, a drawing competition on the theme "How I see my city over 5 years", to which 99 drawings were submitted, as well as a concert with local artists from Ungheni.

"The participation of Ungheni municipality in this program is a great opportunity for the sustainable development of the locality. On behalf of all the citizens of Ungheni and the neighboring localities, I would like to thank the EU and the Member States for this important occasion during the European tour of our city. Civic involvement and quality public services are a priority to have a well-developed community," said Alexandru Ambros, mayor of Ungheni.

"I am proud to launch the EU4Ungheni Program today. Through this ambitious initiative, the EU invests substantial resources to involve citizens and localities in creating strong partnerships based on shared values. This program is for citizens and aims to improve the daily lives of citizens. I am convinced that together we will transform the cities of Ungheni and Cahul into smart, inclusive and sustainable growth poles of Moldova,” said Peter Michalko, EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.

"I am delighted to be here today at the launch of EU4Ungheni, part of the EU4Moldova program. Last week, when we started this initiative in Cahul, I was impressed by the enthusiasm and determination of the people to contribute and benefit from the expected results,” said Dima Al-Khatib, UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova.

"As part of this EU project, we will support the modernization of schools, to make them even more inclusive and friendlier for students, while also offering innovative tools to ensure the empowerment of young people. Together, we can ensure that all young people develop their full potential here in Ungheni,” said Desiree Jongsma, UNICEF Moldova Country Representative.

Other EU-funded initiatives include UN Women's project on capacity building in the area of gender equality in the Cahul and Ungheni districts, with a budget of 5.25 million euros, which will focus on promoting gender-sensitive and local policies on prevention of domestic violence. In total, the EU contribution for both Cahul and Ungheni regions reaches 1 billion lei.

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