Here is the official English translation of the press release, formatted for clarity:
Chișinău, July 30, 2026 — Representatives of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA Moldova) participated on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the High-Level Conference "Strengthening Institutional Cooperation Romania – Republic of Moldova: RO-MD EU PACT", held at Digital Park in Chișinău. The event was organized by the Institute for Project Development and Expertise (IDEP Moldova), serving as the Secretariat of the Alliance of Eastern European MEPs for the Reconstruction of Ukraine (AMEERU).
The conference brought together over 450 representatives from public authorities, control institutions, academia, civil society, and the business community from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Its objective was to foster a transparent bilateral dialogue focused on two major goals: securing European funding and preventing irregularities, as well as ensuring integrity and compliance in managing financial resources.
Points of Interest and Practical Value for NADA Moldova
The participation of NADA Moldova representatives in this high-level forum provided valuable opportunities to align with European best practices and cross-border cooperation mechanisms. Key benefits and practical takeaways from the conference include:
1. Integrity, Compliance, and Prevention of Irregularities (Panel II & Thematic Workshop)
Practical contribution: NADA representatives analyzed essential aspects regarding performance auditing, integrity inspections, anti-fraud measures, and institutional transparency.
Adopting lessons learned from Romanian institutions (such as the National Integrity Agency – ANI) supports NADA Moldova in strengthening its internal compliance mechanisms and protecting the public interest, ensuring an institutional environment of impeccable integrity.
2. Capitalizing on European Funds and Cross-Border Partnerships (Panel I)
Practical contribution: In the context of the Republic of Moldova's European integration process, building administrative capacity is a fundamental pillar. NADA identified new opportunities to access non-repayable EU funding dedicated to modernizing sports infrastructure, the doping control laboratory, staff training, and anti-doping education campaigns.
Knowledge sharing with ministries and county/regional councils from Romania and Ukraine paves the way for joint cross-border projects.
3. Digitalization of Processes and Adoption of New Technologies (Panel III)
Practical contribution: The transition toward digital governance allows for the simplification of reporting procedures, monitoring, and transparency. Implementing digital solutions in anti-doping prevention and control processes will enhance the Agency's operational efficiency.
4. Contribution to the "AMEERU White Paper – Chișinău 2026"
Proposals formulated during the workshops regarding prevention, transparency, and institutional cooperation will be integrated into the "AMEERU White Paper – Chișinău 2026"—a public policy document outlining concrete measures to streamline and protect funds and resources dedicated to sustainable development.
