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Regional Development Agenția de Dezvoltare Agency of ATU Gagauzia Regională UTA Găgăuzia DEAR FRIENDS! You are holding in Your hands an information booklet. This is a product of the team of the Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia, who has invested its intellect and energy to prepare and approve the Regional Development Strategy for 2017-2020, regional program documents for the development of Gagauzia by priority areas. Within the framework of Sectoral Regional Programs, concepts were developed in relevant areas. This booklet incorporates concepts, the implementation of which will create an infrastructure for the development of business support structures, which, in its turn, will improve the socio-economic situation of the population. In the future, this concept portfolio will be supplemented with concepts for the development of tourism in the development region of the ATU Gagauzia.

Thank You for already holding this booklet in Your hands. This means that You are not indifferent to the fate of people living in Gagauzia. I appeal to You with a request for joint actions to implement these and other regional projects in the development region of the ATU Gagauzia.

Yours faithfully, Director of the Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia Valeri Ianioglo. ADR UTA Găgăuzia

Agency for Regional Development of ATU Gagauzia

The Agency for Regional Development of ATU Gagauzia is a non-profit government institution established in 2016 with the aim of promoting balanced socio-economic development of the ATU Gagauzia region. The Agency is the main institution at the regional level along with the Regional Council for Development of the ATU Gagauzia (RCD), which is responsible and has the authority to develop a strategy and implement a policy in the field of regional development.

The Agency is a legal entity subordinate to the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, which activities are carried out on the basis of the Law Number 438 of 28.12.2006 On regional development, Government Decree Number 127 of 08.02.2008 and the Regulation on the activities of the Agency for Regional Development of ATU Gagauzia.

The activities of the Agency are financed from the funds of the National Fund for Regional Development, grants for operating expenses, funds received from the provision of services under the law.

The Agency for Regional Development actively cooperates with local authorities and regional authorities of the ATU Gagauzia, with development partners, with civil society organizations and economic agents of the region.

The activity of the Agency is focused on several directions:

1 Strategic Planning and Programming Development of researches and analysis of the socio-economic development of the development region of the ATU Gagauzia; Development of a Regional Development Strategy (RDS) and of a Regional Operational Plan (ROP); Development of sectoral regional programs in priority areas of development; Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Regional Development Strategy and the Regional Operational Plan, etc.

2 Regional Development Projects Management Organization of a call for applications for funding, evaluation and selection of regional projects submitted by local authorities; Planning, organization and management of public procurement procedures; Organization of the project implementation process, ensuring efficient financial management; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on completed projects.

3 Interregional and International Cooperation: Coordination of regional development activities with central and local government authorities, public associations, the private sector, other institutions and organizations; Promotion of the potential of the region in the country and abroad; Attraction of external sources for implementation of regional strategies, programs and development projects; Development of cooperation with similar institutions in the country and abroad; Initiation and implementation of cross-border and international projects.

4 Developing the Potential of Regional Development Subjects: Development of local government authorities' skills in the field of designing and implementation of regional development projects; Strengthening the capacity of regional teams for planning and making strategic decisions; Informational, methodological and consulting support of the regional council and local public administration authorities.

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Strategy for Regional Development of the ATU Gagauzia Development Region 2017-2020.

The main planning document is the 2017-2020 Strat- egy for Regional Development of the ATU Gagauzia. The strategy identifies the main priorities for the development of the region and measures that contrib- ute to the achievement of development priorities.

The main goal of the 2017-2020 Strategy for Regional Development of the ATU Gagauzia is the balanced and sustainable development of the ATU Gagauzia region.To achieve this goal, the following priorities and measures for regional development are identified:

4.1 Priority 1. Ensuring access to quality public services

Measure 1.1. Modernization, expansion and regionalization of quality water supply and sewage services. Measure 1.2. Restoration and modernization of regional and local roads. Measure 1.3. Implementation of an integrated solid waste management. Measure 1.4. Improving the energy efficiency of public buildings

4.2. Priority 2. Sustainable economic growth and strengthening the competitiveness of the region

Measure 2.1. Creating a favorable climate and infrastructure for entrepreneurship development. Measure 2.2. Applying the potential of educational and research institutions as points of regional economic growth Measure 2.3. Realization of ethnocultural and tourist potential of the region

4.3. Priority 3. Improving the management system in the field of regional development

Measure 3.1. Developing the capacity of participants in the process of regional development. Measure 3.2.Promoting the effectiveness of regional development institutions. Measure 3.3. Attracting investment in priority areas of regional development at the national and international levels. Measure 3.4.Implementing effective planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation systems..

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Regional Operational Plan 2017-2020. In accordance with the Law Number 438-XVI of 28.12.2006„On regional development in the Republic of Moldova”, Regional Operational Plan (hereinafter referred to asROP) is a plan for the implementation of the Strategy for Regional Development of the ATU Gagauzia for 2017–2020, provided for a 3-year period. The Regional Operational Plan contains the main projects aimed at implementing the priorities identified in the Strategy for Regional Development of the ATU Gagauzia.

The Regional Operational Plan for 2017-2020, as a tool for implementing regional development policies, includes 11 regional development projects. These projects were included in the Regional Operational Plan for 2017-2020, as a result of the Call for Proposals (CfP) announced on March 3, 2016,in accordance with the selection procedures stipulated by the Instructions for Users on the nomination of project proposals for funding from the National Fund for Regional Development (approved by the Decision of the National Coordinating Council for Regional Development Number 4/16 of March 10, 2016).

Projects included in the Regional Operational Plan 2017-2020, not having a source of funding.

№ Project name Project cost Notes (MDL) 1 The development of tourist There is design and attractiveness of the region due to the 42 463 000 estimate reconstruction of the road L- 639 documentation. Ferapontievca - Avdarma - Chiriet - Lunga

2 Construction and reconstruction of water 94 000 000 Negotiations are supply networks with a total length of 77 underway with TIKA. km in the Vulcanesti city

3 Rehabilitation and modernization of the 30 784 000 Funding source regional road L- 636 Congazcic de Jos - not identified Iargara (including the modernization of the road to the „Olimpiet” recreation camp)

4 Rehabilitation and modernization of the 22 260 208 There is design and road section of Republican destination estimate R- 37 in the Ceadir-Lunga city documentation.

5 Development of tourist attractiveness of 15 000 000 Funding source not the region through the construction of identified the horse town „AT PROLIN”

6 Development of sports tourism through 25 000 000 Funding source not the construction of a sports complex in identified Vulcanesti city*

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Implementation of the projects included in the Unified Program Document 2017-2020

By Government Decree Number 203 of 20.03.2017 the Unified Program Document 2017-2020 was approved. The Unified Program Document (is a document of short-term planning for the implementation of regional development policies, developed on the basis of regional development strategies and regional action plans, including priority programs and regional development projects that will be implemented during 2017-2020.

The project „Construction and connection to the communal infrastructure and access roads of the Industrial Park in Comrat municipality”

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Project „Optimization of solid waste management system in the Vulcanesti district”

Project name „OPTIMIZATION OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF SOLID HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN VULCANESTI DISTRICT”

Applicant Mayoralty of Vulcanesti city.

Partners Mayoralty of Etulia village, Mayoralty of Cismichioi village,

Localization of the Vulcanesti district. project

General purpose and Modernization of solid household waste management system and specific objectives of creation of favorable conditions for the population of the district the project Vulcanest, due to the expansion of urban waste collection service in urban and rural areas Duration of the project years 2017-2022.

Project budget (in Total cost including from: MDL) according to the National Fund Own Other funding for Regional contribution sources Application (in Development. MDL) - 9 633 910,00 9 370 910,00 263 000,00

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The project „Development of infrastructure and access road of the Business Incubator, Ceadir-Lunga municipality.”

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Project „A set of measures for the Energy Efficiency of the Comrat Health Center”

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Regional Sectoral Planning in ATU Gagauzia

During 2017-2018 the Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia initiated a process of regional sectoral planning, within the framework of which, with the broad participation of stakeholders, regional sectoral programs were developed in four sectors: Sectoral regional program for the development of infrastructure to support entre- preneurship in the Development Region of the ATU Gagauzia for 2017-2022

Sectoral regional program in the field of water supply and sanitation Gagauzia for 2017-2022

Sectoral regional program in the field of energy efficiency in public buildings of the Development Region of the ATU Gagauzia for 2018-2025.

Sectoral regional program for the development of infrastructure of regional and local roads in the development region of the ATU Gagauzia for 2018- 2025. Regional sectoral programs are one of the strategic planning tools that are devel- oped in accordance with approved development priorities and in close cooperation with key stakeholders. The main goal of this planning system should be to improve the quality of decision making based on a common vision of the integrated develop- ment of each sector, coordinated at the regional, local and central levels. The joint development process of the Regional Sectoral Program allows aligning it with the requirements of the central policy of the initiative, based on an analysis of regional and local needs, and further reflect them in strategic planning documents. The developed programs passed through the official public consultation process, after which they were approved by the Regional Council for the Development of the ATU Gagauzia.

Expert support in the process of developing programs in the field of water supply and sanitation, energy efficiency and road infrastructure is provided by the consortium GFA-MMD-BCI in the framework of the project „Modernization of Local Public Services in the Republic of Moldova”(MSPL), implemented by GIZ Moldova in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and the Environment of the Republic of Moldova.Financial support for the development of the program is provided by the Government of Germany and the Government of Sweden.

The Enterprise Support Infrastructure Development Program was developed thanks to financial and technical support from the British Government, through the Foundation for Effective Governance, managed by the Department for International Development (DFID).

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Project concepts developed in the framework of the sectoral regional program for the development of infrastructure to support entrepreneurship in the Development Region of the ATU Gagauzia for 2017-2022

The Agency of Regional Development of ATU Gagauzia in the framework of the Sectoral Regional Program „Development of the infrastructure of support for entrepreneurship” for 2017–2022 (SRP IPP) developed 6 concepts. This program is focused on creating a favorable climate and infrastructure for the development of entrepreneurship for the purpose of sustainable economic growth and strengthening the competitiveness of the region. Project concepts are in technical development and in search of investment partners. You can find out more about these concepts on the official website of the Agency for Regional Development of ATU Gagauzia.

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Project Concepts

Center for Entrepreneurial Competence Development (Centrul pentru Dezvoltarea competențelor antreprenoriale) · Target group: · Business Associations · Industry associations of manufacturers · Beginners and acting · entrepreneurs · Profile experts · Local government It is planned to implement the project in 3 main areas:

1) Support for start -ups: testing business ideas and advice on starting own business.

· preparation of business plans for starting the activity, preparation of the set of documents, support and advice in the first stage of the business plan implementation, · Courses for practical training „Business Planning”.

2) Support for existing entrepreneurs:

· development of integrated business plans, development strategies, business expansion projects, development and implementation of business partnership programs and projects · development of international projects for fu nding from EU programs, consulting support for projects · search and maintenance of negotiations with the partners of the Republic of Moldova and foreign partners, verification of partners, legal support, organization of direct contact meetings between enterprises

3) Creation and administration of the Internet portal for entrepreneurs:

· (information and online consultations in areas related to entrepreneurship in Moldova, EU countries and the CU (Customs Union) countries, exhibition activities, attracting investors, etc.) · informational support in the development of commercial partnerships · organization of conferences, round tables, seminars devoted to the problems of entrepreneurship development. Ensuring long -term and sustainability will be one o f the priorities of the Center for the Development of Entrepreneurial Competences from the beginning of the project.

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Innovative development of agricultural and processing enterprises in the region (Procurement and sales enterprise)

Project justification: Creation of logistics centers ensuring the formation of a system for procurement, storage, pre -sales preparation and sale of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products is aimed at meeting the needs of the population of the region for high -quality food products and developing the export potential of ATU. The quality of produced agricultural production due to non-compliance with international standards and, therefore, limits its presence in the most capacious and highly competitive markets. Therefore, it is necessary to create a laboratory for the quality of food and agricultural products based on public -private partnership.

Project Implementation Mechanisms

It is planned to implement the project in 2 main areas:

1) The opening of the Logistics Center for agricultural products involves the following events:

· construction of new, modernization and reconstruction of existing storages equipped with modern ventilation and climate control systems; · provision of modern technological systems for the production and bookmarks for storage equipment for filling, processing of agricultural products; · increasing the investment attractiveness of the region and creating new jobs; · minimization of seasonal fluctuations and logistical costs in the sale of agricultural products; · expansion of sales markets for agricultural products through the introduction of a quality control system. 2) Creation of a Laboratory of quality food and agricultural products Technical support for the full implementation of international standards in the field of food safety

Support the production of environmentally friendly products

The planned field of accreditation includes the following types of tested products:1.Fruits and vegetables. 2. Products of processing fruits and vegetables. 3. Wine production. 4. Fruit and vegetable juice products. 5. Baby food. With the availability of information, services in the field of logistics, processing and packaging, as well as quality control of manufactured products, unlimited possibilities are opened up to optimize the activities of agricultural enterprises.

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The development of innovative forms of activity in agriculture.

Project Justification:Development of innovative forms of activity in the region of the development of the ATU Gagauzia through the creation of a geographic information system GIS. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allows local authorities to predict the development of a particular region. This system reflects almost all important areas, for example, agricultural, infrastructure, investment, navigation and information, legal and property.

Project Implementation Mechanisms

The project is focused on the development of productive agricult ure, the creation of new jobs and an increase in incomes of the population in rural areas; improvement of production processes and capabilities of agricultural producers to more fully meet market requirements; modernization of agricultural practices using GIS.

It is planned to implement the project in 2 main areas:

Creation of the Information Database of business development in the Agrarian sphere on the basis of the Agrarian Faculty of Comrat State University (CSU)

· Increasing business awareness: providing information on regulatory, methodological and other documents existing in Moldova · Development of existing / creation of new Associations of agricultural producers · Coordination and protection of interests of peasant (farmer) households · Research and analysis of the economic feasibility of joint projects, marketing research · Development of business plans, programs and feasibility studies · Creating the School for a Young Farmer . Creation of a digital cartographic basis for information systems of an agro-industrial complex with the involvement of the potential of the Agrochemical Laboratory of the CSU, Department of Information Technologies, will enable the development and use of information and communication technologies ICT, namely: · Creation of the orthophotoplan of fields; · Monitoring of desertification and soil salinization processes; · Control over the perimeter of the field.

Thus, the demand for services (educational, marketing, GIS, etc.) developed and offered during the project, as well as long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.

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Creation of a „Cultural and Creative Industry Workshop”. Creative Hub.

Cultural Creative Industry (CCI) serves as a catalyst for positive changes in developing countries, in social and cultural aspects in addition to the direct economic consequences. In turn, Creative Hub helps creative people realize their projects and find like- minded people, open access to funding sources and ensure professional growth.

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Development of the technological platform of the region: „Center for the Collective Use of Equipment” (CCUE)

Project justification: Center for collective use of equipment (CCUE). CCUE - a service center, where small and medium enterprises are given the opportunity to use new technologies in production, through the collective use of equipment. The organization of the Center for collective use makes it economically feasible to provide a large number of regional industrial enterprises with access to modern technologies and contributes to the transfer of regional industry to an innovative development path.

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Tourist and recreation cluster (TRC). Development of medical tourism on the basis of Hippotherapy services. Project Justification: The goal of the project is the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy, by attracting the attention of society and raising a tolerant attitude towards children with special needs based on the development of recreational tourism. The rehabilitation of the „AT -Prolin” horse farm will stimulate the development of horse riding and equestrian sports both within the ATU Gaga uzia and the Republic of Moldova as a whole. Scientists have proven that riding has a positive effect on the circulatory, nervous, respiratory and endocrine systems. In addition, the most important factor from a tourist point of view is the fact that at th e horse farm Orlov trotters are bred, which are one of the oldest horse breeds and have a limited gene pool.The „AT -Prolin” horse farm is the only hippodrome operating in Moldova.

Project Implementation Mechanisms Project activities are consistent with meeting the needs of key target groups and imply:

1) Analysis of the potential for the creation and functioning of the tourism and recreation cluster, the involvement of experts, volunteers and sponsors: individuals and legal entities. 2) Staff training and the creation of conditions for the recruitment and functioning of groups of classes on „Hippotherapy”, · Riding stimulates the development of fine motor skills, perseverance and improves the harmonious perception of the surrounding world in patients, in cluding those with disorders of varying severity. With the help of hippotherapy, the functions of the musculoskeletal system are restored and the professional rehabilitation of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy is provided;

3) The development of the program for the promotion of recreational tourism as one of the areas of the Regional Development Strategy and SSER and the future Strategy for the development of tourism in ATU Gagauzia and the promotion of this type of activity in the framework of measur es to promote the territorial brand of Gagauzia; 4) Distribution of duties. During the implementation of the project, each of the parties involved must clearly understand and fulfill responsibilities and competences; 5) Feasibility study development. · With the help of experts in this field, to develop a feasibility study for this project. Thus, the demand will continue as in the services (hippotherapy) developed and offered during the implementation of the project, as well as long -term, mutually benefic ial cooperation and extension of experience to other structures engaged in this field. At the end, this cluster will be transferred to a commercial basis with the subsequent involvement of patrons and donor agencies.

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Summary of the Sectoral Regional Energy Efficiency Program in Public Buildings of the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia (2018-2025)

Sectoral Regional Energy Efficiency Program in Public Buildings (SREEE) is an operational tool in regional planning for the empowerment of local public administration authorities (LPA) in the development of sustainable regional projects and the creation of conditions for the development of energy efficiency projects in public buildings.

Since the Republic of Moldova imports about 95% of the resources needed to cover energy consumption in the country, and energy prices are steadily increasing, the implementation of energy efficiency measures is the most appropriate way to reduce the negative impact of price increases on local budgets, the economy as a whole and the population in whole. The total energy consumption in Moldova is in 2016, 29942 GW and has been steadily increasing in recent years. The final estimated energy consumption in public buildings of the Republic of Moldova in 2016 was about 1095781 MW, which is about 3.6% of the total final energy consumption in the Republic of Moldova.

ATU Gagauzia refers to the southern economic and geographical region of Moldova. The total area of the ATU Gagauzia is 1,848.45 square kilometers, or 6.1 percent of the total territory of the Republic of Moldova. According to data from 01.01.2017, 151.0 thousand people live in the territory of the ATU Gagauzia, of which 62% are rural and 38% are urban.DR (Development Region) borders in the north with the districts of Cimislia and Basarabeasca, in the west with the districts of Leova, Cantemir and Cahul, in the east and in the south with the Taraclia district and Ukraine.The territory of the ATU Gagauzia includes the territory of 3 districts: Comrat, Ceadir-Lunga and Vulcanesti. The administrative center of the region is the capital of the ATU Gagauzia - Comrat municipality.7185 economic agents are operating in the territory of the ATU Gagauzia.GDP per capita in 2015 amounted to 19.8 thousand MDL.

The total consumption of natural gas and electricity in the Development Region of the ATU Gagauzia in 2016 is 379,891 MWh, which is 4.5% of the total consumption of natural gas and electricity in Moldova. Consumption of natural gas in the DR ATU Gagauzia accounts for 5.9% of the total consumption of natural gas in the Republic of Moldova, and electricity consumption - 2.6% of the total consumption of electricity in the Republic of Moldova.

On the territory of the ATU Gagauzia, according to STDI, operate 304 public institutions. Of the total number of buildings, 167 were analyzed, with the highest consumption and energy saving potential, as well as with the largest number of beneficiaries. According to the information gathered, more than 80% of buildings are built between 1950 and 1989, and do not meet energy efficiency standards. There is no centralized hot water supply system in any building, boilers are used.

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1 Small Territory Deprivation Index (STDI) 2014 The centralized air conditioning system is absent in most cases, and even if there is, it is not included in order to save. Ventilation is carried out naturally. In lighting fixtures are mainly used fluorescent and incandescent bulbs.

The final energy consumption in the analyzed public buildings of the region is about 38,183 MWh (38,183,000 kWh) in 2016, which is 3.48% of the estimated energy consumption of buildings in the Republic of Moldova, 10% of the total energy consumption in the DR ATU Gagauzia and 33.6% of the total energy consumption of legal entities of the DR ATU Gagauzia. The total heated area was estimated at approximately 349,716 m².

Vision of the development region of ATU Gagauzia by 2025 is to reduce energy consumption by about 10% through the rehabilitation of about 10% (34 971 m2) of the total area of public buildings.The vision was built on basic energy consumption in public buildings in the region in 2016, and based on the goal of energy rehabilitation of public buildings described in national EE (energy efficiency) policy documents.

The national energy goals of the Republic of Moldova for 2020, the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Moldova until 2030, with an interim benchmark in 2015, are set consistently by the National Development Strategy „Moldova 2020” and the National Energy Efficiency Program for 2011-2020, taking into account the commitments made by the Republic of Moldova in the framework of accession to the Energy Community Treaty, in a specific area of energy efficiency: · Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (compared with 1990) by 25% in 2020; · Reduced energy consumption in public buildings by 10% in 2020; · Share of renovated public buildings at 10% by 2020.

Therefore, the Sectoral Regional Energy Efficiency Program of ATU Gagauzia is focused on achieving the following strategic goals:

1. Improving the quality of services in public buildings of the ATU Gagauzia by improving energy efficiency  Provides rehabilitation until 2025 of 10% of the total area of public buildings in the region (34 971 m2), which will reduce energy consumption by 6,994 MWh.

2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using renewable energy sources  Provides definitions and implementations of measures / projects aimed at using renewable energy sources.

3. Attracting investments to improve energy efficiency in public buildings in the ATU Gagauzia
 Provides measures to ensure quality projects and attract investments in the field of energy efficiency, as well as to support dialogue with development partners.

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Project concepts developed under the Sectoral Regional Energy Efficiency Program in Public Buildings of the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia 2018-2025

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Project concepts developed under the Sectoral Regional Energy Efficiency Program in Public Buildings of the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia 2018-2025 Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the building of the Public Medical Sanitary Institution, Ceadir-Lunga municipality

Ap p lican t E xecutiv e com m ittee of C eadi-rLunga m unicipality M, 2iciuri nS tree t A T U G agauz ia P artn er s M ayoralty of C ea-Lduirnga city . L o catio n D ev elopm ent region of AT U G agauzia,- LCuenagdai rcit y, T h e p u rp o se P u rpo se otfh e p ro jec: Itm proving the quality of services provided by the an d P ublic M edical S anitary Institution, -CLuenagdair m unicipality, through energy o bjectives o f efficiency of the build ing. th e p ro jec t S p ecific tas: kthe introduction of a set of m easures to im prove the energy efficiencyo f the building of the P M S I (P ublic M edical Sanitary Institution), which will allow annually sav e energy in the am ount of 290.4 M W h / year

Project beneficiar ies• P rim ary project beneficia ries: - 419 em ployees of the P M S I - M ore than 30,000 patients ann ually

P ro ject P ro du c ts • Insulation of the ceiling of the last floor of the building ( 1741 m 2); • Installation of solar panels to provide the building with hot water; • R eplacing lighting fixtures (2670 lam ps of differe nt types) • R eplaced old radiat ors; • Installation oinfdividual heat po ints Performance • E nergy sav ings of 290.4 M W h / year. indicator s • R educed C O 2 em issions by 60.2 T / year • M ore than 30,000 patients annually use im proved stay conditions in the P M S I • Local authorities and stakeholders are informtreadin eadn do n energy efficiency issu es. Scheduled even ts I. T echnical exam ination of the bu ilding; II. B uilding energy audit develop m ent; III. O btaining perm its for de sign; IV. D ev elopm ent of design and estim ate docum entation; V. C onducting public procurem ent of constwruocrtkios ;n VI. E xecution of construction w orks: - Insulation of the overlap of the last floor of the building. - Installation of solar pan els. - Installation of new radiators with therm ostats. - Installation of auxiliary equipm ent in the boiler room and heat points fobr uildings . - R eplacem ent of lighting fix tures VII. Acceptance of works perform;e d VIII. Staff training; Duration of the proje ct 28 months

Project cost Cost of building examinatio –n 104247 (preliminary ) MDLEnergy audit developme –n t685725M DL Development of design and estimate documenta –ti o6n94983 MDLConstruction and installation w o–r k2520598M DL TOTAL: 4005553M DL (195392 Euro at the rate of 20.5D ML for 1 Euro)

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the House of Culture building Congaz village

Applican t Mayoralty o fCongaz C ongaz village, 2, 28 June Stree t village Partners Executive Committe eof ATU Gagauzia.

Location Development region of ATU Gagau,z Ciaongaz village, The purpose Purpose of the projec: Itmproving the quality of services provided by the and objectives House of Culture, Congaz village, by improving the energy efficiefn tchye o of the projec t building. Specific task: implementation of a set of measures to improve the energy efficiency of the building of the house of culture in Congaz village, which will allow annually save energy in the amount of 657 MWh / year Project beneficiarie s • 24 employees of the house of cultu; re • More than 17,500 users annua;l ly • Local public administration authorit;i es Project Product s • Thermal insulation and replacement of the roof of the bui lding (1543m2); • Thermal insulation of exterior wa (ll1s140m2); • Basement ni sulation (1500m2); • Installing new windows and doo (r2s29m2); • Installation of new boilers and heating syst; em • Replacement of lighting fixtur.e s Performance indicato rs • Saving energy resources in the amoun t6 o5f7MWh / yea.r • Reduced CO2 emissions b 2y42,9T / year. • More than 17,500 users annually use improved conditions in the house of culture of Congaz villa ge • Local authorities and stakeholders are informed andn etrda ion energy efficiency issue; s Scheduled event s I. Technical examination of the build;i ng II. Building energy audit developme; nt III. Obtaining permits for desig; n IV. Development of design and estimate documenta; tion V. Conducting public procurement of construction w;o rks VI. Execution of construction wor:k s - Thermal insulation and replacement of the roof of the ibnugi;l d - Thermal insulation of exterior wa; lls - Basement insulatio;n - Installing new windows and doo; rs - Installation of new boilers and heating syst; em - Replacement of lighting fixtur e(2s670 lamps of different typ)e. s VII. Acceptance of works perform;e d VIII. Staff training; Duration of the 28 months project Project cost Cost of building examinatio –n 26335 (preliminary ) MDLEnergy audit developme n–t 44813 MDL Development of design and estimate documenta t–io 1n75702 MDLConstruction and installation wo –rk 23643818M DL TOTAL: 23890668M DL (1165398E uro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Eu) ro

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the building of the vocational school from Ceadir-Lunga municipality

Applican t M ayoralt yof Cead-iLr unga Ceadi-rLunga m unicipality, 2 Lenin S treet m unicipali ty Partner s Executiv e Com m ittee of ATU G ag auzia. Locatio n Dev elopm ent region of ATU G agauzia, -CLuenagdair m unicipal ity, The purpose Purpose of the proj:e Imctproving the quality of services provided by the and objectiv es Vocational school from Ce-Laudnirga m unicipality, by increasing the energy of the proje ct efficiency of the build ing. Specific tas: kintroduction of a set of m easures to im prov e the energy efficiency of the building of the vocational school from-L Cunegaad ir m unicipality, what will allow to sav e annually energy resources at a rate of 437 MW h / ye ar Project beneficiar ies • 72 v ocational school em ploy ees; • 321 student s; • Local public adm inistrataiounth oritie s; Project Produc ts • Insulation of the last floor overlap and installation of a new roof (1549 m 2) ; • Therm al insulation of facades (176 5m 2); • Installing new windows and doors (33 0m 2); • Replacem ent of lighting fixtu res. Performance indicato rs • Saving energy resources in the am ount of 437MW h / year. • Reduced CO 2 em issions by 88,6T / year. • 72 em ployees and 321 students use im proved conditions in vocational scho ol • Local authorities and stakeholders are inform ed and trained on energy efficiency issu es; Scheduled even ts I. Technical exam ination of the bui lding; II. Building energy audit developm ent; III. O btaining perm its for des ign; IV. Dev elopm ent of design and estim ate docum e ntation; V. Conducting public procurem ent of construction works; VI. Execution of construction w orks: - Insulation of the last floor overlap and installation of a new roof; - Therm al insulation of faca des; - Installing new windows and d oors; - Replacem ent of lighting fixtu res. VII. Acceptance of works perfor m ed; VIII. Staff trainin g; Duration of the 28 m onth s projec t Project cost Cost of building examination – 27736 (preliminary) MDLEnergy audit developmen t– 63509 MDL Development of design and estimate documentatio n– 184906 MDLConstruction and installation work – 6825188 MDL TOTAL: 7101339 MDL (345406 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the vocational school building from Vulcanesti city

Applicant Mayoralty of Vulcanesti city Vulcanesti city, 62 Cahul Street Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia.

Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Vulcanesti city. The purpose and Purpose of the project: Improving the quality of services provided by objectives of the the vocational school from Vulcanesti city, by improving the energy project efficiency of the building. Specific task: introduction of a set of measures to improve the energy efficiency of the vocational school building from Vulcanesti city, what will allow to save annually energy resources at a rate of 436 MWh / year. Project beneficiaries • 38 vocational school employees; • 200students; • Local public administration authorities; Project Products • Replacement and thermal insulation of the roof (1478 m2); • Thermal insulation of exterior wallsand basements(2433m2); • Installing new windows and doors (90m2); • Installation of additional ventilation equipment. Performance indicators • Saving energy resources in the amount of 436MWh / year. • Reduced CO2 emissions by 87T / year. • 38 employees and 200 students use improved conditions in vocational school Local authorities and stakeholders are informed and trained on energy efficiency issues; Scheduled events I. Technical examination of the building; II. Building energy audit development; III. Obtaining permits for design; IV. Development of design and estimate documentation; V. Conducting public procurement of construction works; VI. Execution of construction works: - Replacement and thermal insulation of the roof; - Thermal insulation of exterior wallsand basements; - Installing new windows and doors; - Installation of additional ventilation equipment. VII. Acceptance of works performed; VIII. Staff training; Duration of the 28 months project Project cost Cost of building examination – 27379 (preliminary) MDLEnergy audit development – 60604 MDL Development of design and estimate documentation – 182524 MDLConstruction and installation work – 6177347 MDL TOTAL: 6447854 MDL (314529 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the building of the regional sports lyceum-boarding school, Comrat municipality

Applicant Executive committee of Comrat municipality, 40 Lenin Street ; ATU Gagauzia . Partners Mayoralty ofComrat municipality Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Comrat municipalit y. The purpose Purpose of the projec:t Improving the quality of services and objectives provided by the regional sports lyceumboarding school, Comrat of the project municipality, by increasing the energy efficiency of the buildin g. Specific task: introduction of a set of measures to improve the energy efficiency of the building of the regional sports lyceu-m boarding school, Comrat municipality, what will allow to save annually energy resources at a rate of 201,7 MWh / yea r. Project beneficiaries • 26 lyceum employees; • 221students; • Local public administration authorities. Project Products • Insulation of the last floor overlap and installation of a new ro of (527 m2); • Thermal insulation of exterior walls (1200m2 ); • Replacement of lighting fixtures. Performance indicators • Saving energy resources int he amount of 201,7MWh / year . • Reduced CO2 emissions by 40,5T / yea r. • 26 employees and 221 students use improved conditions in the vocational school . • Local authorities and stakeholders are informed and trnaei d on energy efficiency issues. Scheduled events I. Technical examination of the building ; II. Building energy audit developmen t; III. Obtaining permits for design ; IV. Development of design and estimate documentatio n; V. Conducting public procurement of construction work s; VI. Execution of construction works: - Insulation of the last floor overlap and installation of a new roof; - Thermal insulation of exterior walls; - Replacement of lighting fixture s VII. Acceptance of works performed ; VIII. Staff training. Duration of the project 28 months

Project cost (preliminary) Cost of building examination – 29808 MDLEnergy audit development– 80360 MDL Development of design and estimate documentatio–n 198720 MDLConstruction and installation work– 3373172 MDL TOTAL: 3684060 MDL (179710 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Eu ro)

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the building of the sports complex of Comrat State University.

Applican t Executiv e Com m ittee of C om rat m unicipality, G avrilov St reet; ATU G agauzi a.

Partner s Com rat State Univ ers ity; M ayoralty o Cf om rat m unicipali ty; Location Dev elopm ent region of ATU G agauzia, Com rat m un icipality. The purpose Purpose of the proj:e Icmt proving the quality of services provided by the and objectiv es sports com plex of Com rat State Univ ersity, by increasing the energy efficiency of the proje ct of the buildin g. Specific tas: kintroduction of a set of m easures to im pthroev een ergy efficiency of the building of the sports com plex of Com rat State University, what will allow to sav e annually energy resources at a rate of 294 MW h / year. Project beneficiarie s • 10 em ployees of the sports com plex; • M ore than 400 use rs; • Adm inistration of CS U • Local public adm inistration author ities; Project Produc ts • Therm al insulation and installation of a new flat roof (1 400m 2); • Therm al insulation of exterior walls (97 6m 2); • Installing new windows and doors (29 5m 2); • Restoration of thvee ntilation syste m ; • Installation of additional equipm ent in the boile r room ; • Replacem ent of lighting fixtu res; Performance indicato rs • Saving energy resources in the am ount of 294MW h / year. • Reduced CO 2 em issions by 59T / year. • 10 em ployees and 4b0e0n eficiaries enjoy im proved conditions in the sports com ple x. • Local authorities and stakeholders are inform ed and trained on energy efficiency issu es; Scheduled even ts I. Technical exam ination of the buil ding; II. Building energy audit developm ent; III. O btainingp erm its for desig n; IV. Dev elopm ent of design and estim ate docum en tation; V. Conducting public procurem ent of construction works; VI. Execution of construction wo rks: - Therm al insulation and installation of a new fl at roof; - Therm al insulation of exterior w alls; - Installing new windows and do ors; - Restoration of the ventilation sys tem ; - Installation of additional equipm ent in the boile r room ; - Replacem ent of lighting fixtu res; Duration of the 28 months project Project cost Cost of building examinatio–n 26571 (preliminary ) MDLEnergy audit developmen–t 54038 MDL Development of design and estimate documentat–io 1n7 7142 MDLConstruction and installation wo–rk 4 588863 MDL TOTAL: 4846614 MDL (236420 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 E uro)

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the „V. Moshcov” Lyceum building, Ceadir-Lunga municipality.

Applicant Mayoraltyof Ceadi-r Ceadir-Lunga municipality, 108 Lenin Street; Lunga municipality ;

Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia .

Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Cead-iLrunga municipality. The purpose Purpose of the projec:t Improving the quality of services provided by the and objectives „V. Moshcov” Lyceum, Ceadi-rLunga municipality by increasing the energy of the project efficiency of the building . Specific task: implementation of a set of measures to improve the energy efficiency of the „V. Moshcov” lyceum building, Ceadi-rLunga municipality, what will allow to save annually energy resources at a rate of 317 MWh / ye ar. Project beneficiaries • 87 lyceum employees; • 746 lyceum students; • Local public administration authorities; Project Products • Thermal insulation of the attic floor (1310m2 ); • Thermal insulation of exterior walls (1545m2 ); Performance • Saving energy resources in the amount of 317MWh / yea r. indicators • Reduced CO2 emissions by 63T / yea r. • 87 employees and 746st udents enjoy improved conditions at the Lyceum . • Local authorities and stakeholders are informed and trained on energy efficiency issues; Scheduled events I. Technical examination of the buildin; g II. Building energy audit developmen; t III. Obtaining permits for desig;n IV. Developmento f design and estimate documentatio; n V. Conducting public procurement of construction wor;k s VI. Execution of construction work:s - Thermal insulation of the attic floo; r - Thermal insulation of exterior wal;l s VII. Acceptance of works performe;d VIII. Staff training; Duration of the projec t 28 months

Project cost Cost of building examinatio n– 33151 (preliminary) MDLEnergy audit developmen –t 107534 MDL Development of design and estimate documentati o–n 221004 MDLConstruction and installation wor k– 4711228 MDL TOTAL: 5072926 MDL (247459 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Eur)o

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Project Name Improving the energy efficiency of the building of the Public Medical Sanitary Institution, Vulcanesti city

Applican t Executive Committee of Vulcanesti city, 37 Lenin Stre et; ATU Gagauz ia

Partners Mayoralty o Vf ulcanesti cit y. Administration of the Vulcanesti Di strict Location Developm ent region of ATGUa gauzia, Vulcanesti c ity, The purpose Purpose of the proje: cImt proving the quality of services provided by the and objectives Public Medical Sanitary Institution from Vulcanesti city, by increasing the energy of the projec t efficiency of the buildi ng. Specific tas:k im plem entation of a set of m easures to im prove the energy efficiency of the building of the PMSI, what will allow to save annually energy resources at a rate of 864,5 MW h / year Project beneficiarie s • Primary project beneficiar ies: - 68 em ployees ofPM SI - More than 20,000 patients annu ally Project Produc ts • Therm al insulation of the attic floor (1090 m 2); • Therm al insulation of basem ent ceiling (109 0m 2); • Therm al insulation of exterior walls (302 4m 2); • Installing new windows and do(o1r7s8 m 2) ; • Installation of solar pane ls; • Installing a new lighting syst em ; Performance indicato rs• Saving energy resources in the am ount of 864,5MW h / year. • Reduced CO2 em issions by 177,3T / year; • More than 20,000 patients use im proved conditions of th e PMSI annually ; • Local authorities and stakeholders are inform ed and trained on energy efficiency issu es; Scheduled even ts I. Technical examination of the build ing; II. Building energy audit developm ent; III. Obtaining permits for desi gn; IV. Developm ent of design and estim daotceum entatio n; V. Conducting public procurem ent of construction works; VI. Execution of construction wo rks: - Therm al insulation of the attic floor (1090 m 2); - Therm al insulation of basem ent ceiling (109 0m 2); - Therm al insulation of exterior walls (302 4m 2); - Installing new windows and doors (178m 2); - Installation of solar pane ls; - Installing a new lighting syst em ; VII. Acceptance of works perform ed; Duration of the projec t 28 months

Project cost Cost of building examination– 49874 (preliminary ) MDLEnergy audit developmen–t 243540 MDL Development of design and estimate documentatio–n 3 32491 MDLConstruction and installatiown ork – 11631598 MDL TOTAL: 12257503 MDL (597926 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Eu ro)

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Summary of the Sectoral Regional Program for the Development of Water Supply and Wastewater in the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia (2018-2025)

Currently, 79% of the population of the ATU Gagauzia have access to centralized water supply services, including 83% in urban areas and 76% in rural areas. According to this indicator, ATU Gagauzia ranks first (after Chisinau) among the other regions of the Republic of Moldova, the medium average being only 54%. All settlements in the region (100%) have centralized water supply systems, while the national average is below 50%. The exception is the Chiriet-Lunga village (Ceadir-Lunga district), where water services cover only 16%.

Although, in general, in the ATU Gagauzia, the condition of the water supply networks is relatively good, in 2 urban settlements (Comrat, Vulcanesti) and 4 rural (Besalma, Copceac, Joltai, Cismichioi) their condition is unsatisfactory and urgent measures are needed to replace pipes in the most problematic areas.

Despite the fact that the population of the ATU Gagauzia is relatively well supplied with water supply services, the quality of the water supplied to the system is one of the lowest in the country and does not meet the minimum regulatory requirements. In particular, groundwater - the only source of provision of centralized systems in the region - contains significant excess of the maximum allowable concentrations of fluorine, boron, sodium, hydrogen sulfide and iron. Water with such characteristics needs complex cleaning technologies, which means the need for significant investments for their construction, as well as subsequent large operating costs.

Existing pumping stations are in satisfactory condition and maintained in proper condition. Especially outdated and worn-out equipment has already been replaced by more modern, which significantly reduced the cost of operation and maintenance. The technical condition of the reservoirs is satisfactory, with the exception of the reservoir in Comrat, which requires rehabilitation. At the same time, in terms of the provision of sewage services, the ATU Gagauzia lagged far behind all other regions of the country: only 17% of the population is covered, compared to the average for the Republic of Moldova in 40%. Only 7 out of 26 settlements of the region (3 urbans and 4 rural) have centralized sewage systems. Sewerage is practically absent in rural areas (about 2% coverage) and rudimentary in cities of the region (less than 40% of the urban population).

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The quality of wastewater treatment is very low: the treatment facilities in Comrat practically do not work, in Ceadir-Lunga they function partially, and in Vulcanesti they use only 5% of the design capacity. It should be emphasized that due to the high degree of physical and moral deterioration, the treatment facilities in Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga are no longer subject to reconstruction - it is necessary to build completely new stations.

Over the past 8 years (2010-2017), the total capital investment in the WSS sector in the region amounted to 208 million MDL(including € 7.5 million - EBRD loan) or about MDL 26 million per year (with a necessary annual minimum of MDL 50 million). About 90% of all investments were secured by national and international donor / financial organizations, while the contribution of regional and local authorities remained insignificant. In particular, the average annual investment in the water supply and sewage systems of all 26 mayoralties in the region amounted to about 0.5 million MDL, and allocations from the budget of the ATU Gagauzia - about 3.7 million MDL per year.

In accordance with the level of development and financing of the industry, there are significant intra- regional differences and inequalities.

Thus, by the level of coverage of water supply services, the most unsatisfactory situation is registered in the Vulcanesti district (60%), and the best in the Comrat district (88%). In Ceadir-Lunga district, water supply coverage is about 76%.

In accordance with the level of development of sewage networks, primacy belongs to the Ceadir-Lunga district (20% of the population), while in Comrat and Vulcanesti districts coverage does not exceed 16%. In addition, it should be noted that (thanks to external funding), while Ceadir-Lunga municipality infrastructure already has the ability to provide sewage services to more than 90% of the population, the current coverage remains approximately 50%.

Calculated per inhabitant, the inequality in financing by districts over the past 8 years was very high: from 10 thousand MDL in the Ceadir-Lunga district to 206 MDL in the Vulcanesti district. Of all 208 million MDL of capital investments in the region's industry over the past 8 years, about 160 million were spent on the Ceadir-Lunga district (thanks to the EBRD loan), which accounts for 62% of total investments in water supply and about 90% in the sewerage sector.Accordingly, the smallest amount of investment was directed to the Vulcanesti district (4%). In the medium term (until the end of 2025), to achieve this ultimate goal, the Republic of Moldova has committed itself to provide more than 80% of the population with centralized water supply services and at least 65% of the population with sewage services.

By comparing the national strategic goals of the development of the industry to the current state of water supply and sewerage in the ATU Gagauzia, we can indicate the following: § From the point of view of providing water services (coverage of 79% of the population), the region today has almost reached the national goal of 2025 (80% coverage); § Despite the high level of coverage of water supply services, the water in the water supply system is of very poor quality and (in most) does not meet the criteria and regulatory requirements for drinking water; § From the point of view of provision of sewage services, the ATU Gagauzia is at the lowest level among all the other regions of the country (covering 17% of the population in comparison with the national average of 40%). Accordingly, this Regional Sectoral Program is aimed at the implementation of the following 3 specific strategic objectives: 1.Overcoming the lag of the region in the development of sewage systems §Provides for the construction until 2025 of centralized drainage systems in all settlements with a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants and an increase in the coverage of sewerage services from 17% to 65%. 2.Systemic solution of the problem of water quality of centralized water supply §Provides for the definition and implementation of the most optimal solution for transporting water from the Prut River to settlements in the region (including water treatment). 3.Improving the efficiency of the organization and activities of the regional industry Provides, including the identification and implementation of the best option for regionalizing WSS services in the region.

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Project concepts developed under the Sectoral regional program of Water Supply and Wastewater in the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia for 2018-2025

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Project concepts developed under the Sectoral regional program of Water Supply and Wastewater in the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia for 2018-2025 Project Nam e Development of water supply and wastewater systems in Comrat municipa lity

Applican t Mayoralty o Cf omrat Comrat municiaplity municipalit y Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagau; zia Administration of Comrat dist;r ict Regional Development Agency of ATU Gaga; uzia Location Development region of ATU Gagau, zCiaomrat cit,y Purpose of the Providing 100% of the population of Caotm mrunicipality and projec t neighboring settlements with h-iqguhality water supply and sewerage services Project beneficiarie s • Primary project beneficiar:i es - Inhabitants oCf om rat m unicipa l(it2y6,200in habitant)s, Chirsov o v illag e (7,100i nhabitant)s,Bugeac vlail ge (1,600i nhabitant)s, Dezghingea village (5,200i nhabitant)s and Besalm a villag (e5,000inhabitant)s; - The service provider of water supply and se;w erage - Local public adm inistration autho orift Cieosm rat m unicipa,l iCtyhirsov o village, Bugeac villag, eDezghingea villag aend Besalm a villa;g e Project Produc ts • Construction of new wastewater treatm ent facilitieCso imn rthaet m unicipali t(yabou t45 000person)s; • Rehabilitation and expansion of water supply networks in Com r; at (53 km ) • Reconstruction of the m aeiwn esr in Com r;a t • Construction of sewer networks in Co- m10r0a tk m; • Construction of pressure pipelines and sewage networks in the Bugeac, Chirsov o, Dezghingea and Bes aselmttalem ents (150 k;m ) Performance indicato rs• Cov ering the entire area around Comnraict impaulity (about 45,000 inhabitants) with quality wastewater treatm ent services through the construction of a regional wastewater treatm e;n t plant • Cov erage of all settlem ents in the vicinity of Com rat m unicipality (about 45, 000 inhabitants) with- qhuigalhity sewerage servic; es • Reduction of water losses and the num ber of accidents on the water supply network in Com rat m unicipality, as a result of the restoration of the water supply system . Respectively, decrease in operational expense;s • Increased public ahleth and reduced dise;a se • Reduced pollution of soil, groundwater and surfac; e water • O pportunities for business dev elopm ent in areas cov ered by water and sewage servic;e s Scheduled even ts Preparatory sta ge I. Dev elopm ent and approv al of a feasibility; study II. Dev elopm ent and approv al of project docum e; ntation Construction w or ks III. Construction of new regional treatm ent fa; cilities IV. Replacing 20 km and extending 33 km of waterC poipmer aint m unicipa lity V. Construction of 100 km of sewer netw(Coorkmsr at m unicipa)l ity VI. Construction of 60 km sewer netwoCrkhsi risno v ovillageand Bugeac village VII. Construction of 90 km sewer netwo Drkesz ignhingea villa gaend Besalm a villag e VIII. Reorganization M unicipal Enterpris-eC a„Snaul” and the creation of a regional operat or Duration of thper ojec t 75 m onth s

Project cost Dev elopm ent of the feasibility study and design and estim ate (prelim inar y) docum entatio –n 26 565 950M DL Construction and installation w– o6r0k9 157 50M0 DL TOT AL: 63572345M0 DL (31 010 900E uro at the rate of 20.5 M DrL 1 f o Euro)

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Estimated sewage network in mun. Comrat and nearby villages.

Project concepts

Еreatment facilities

Project Producs

Construction of new wastewater treatment facilities in the Comrat municipality (about 45 000persons); Rehabilitation and expansion of water supply networks in Comrat (53 km); Reconstruction of the main sewer in Comrat; Construction of sewer networks in Comrat - 100 km; Construction of pressure pipelines and sewage networks in the Bugeac, Chirsovo, Dezghingea and Besalmasettlements (150 km);

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Project Name Construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Ceadir-Lunga municipality Applicant Mayoralty of Ceadir-Lunga Ceadir-Lunga municipality municipality Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of Ceadi-rLunga District; Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzi a; Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Cead-iLrunga city, Purpose of the projec t Providing a systematic solution to the problem of wastewater treatmen t in Ceadir-Lunga municipality and nearby villages. Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries : - Inhabitants ofCeadi-rLunga municipality (22,7 thousand inhabitants), Besghioz village (3,5 thousand inhabitants), Baurci village (8.2 thousand inhabitants), Tomai village (5 thousanidn habitants),Gaidar village (4,6 thousand inhabitants), Cazaclia village (7,2 thousand inhabitants); - The service provider of water supply and sewerag;e - Local public administration authoritiesof Ceadir-Lunga municipality, Besghioz village, Baurci village, Tomai village, Gaidar villageand Cazaclia village; - Public institutions and economic agents. Project Products • Developed feasibility study and design estimate;s • Construction in Ceadir-Lunga municipality of regional wastewater treatment plants; • Construction of sewage networks in nearbyr ural settlements, with drainage to regional treatment facilities in Ceadi-rLunga municipality;

Performance indicators • Covering the entire area around Ceadi-rLunga municipality (5 settlements, about 40 thousand inhabitants) with hig-hquality services for wastewater treatment through the construction and operation of a regional wastewater treatment plan;t • Coverage of all settlements in the vicinity of Ceadir-Lunga municipality (approximately 40 thousand inhabitants) with high-quality sewerage services; • Increased public health and reduced disease; • Reduced pollution of soil, groundwater and surface wate; r

Scheduled events Preparatory stage I. Development and approval of a feasibility stud;y II. Development and approval of project documentatio;n Construction works III. Construction and commissioning of new regional treatment facilitie;s IV. Construction of sewage networks in nearby rural settlements, with drainage to regional treatment facilities in Ceadi-rLunga municipality (in accordance with the recommendations and decisiosn made by the Feasibility Study);

Duration of the project 36 months (Development of the feasibility study and design and estimate documentation; construction of regional treatment facilities). The terms of construction of sewage networks in the settlemenst will be determined after the development of the feasibility study Project cost Feasibility study developmen t– 4 100 000 MDL (preliminary) Development of design and estimate documentatio n– 9 840 000 MDLConstruction and installation work (regional treatment facilities) – 196 800 000 MDL. TOTAL: 201 740 000 MDL (10 280 000 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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The estimated sewage network in the municipality. Ceadir-Lunga and the nearby villages.

Sewerage network

Construction of new station

Project Products

џ Developed feasibility study and design estimates; џ Construction in Ceadir-Lunga municipality of regional wastewater treatment plants; џ Construction of sewage networks in nearby rural settlements, with drainage to regional treatment facilities in Ceadir-Lunga municipality;

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Project Name Development of the water supply system in the Chiriet -Lunga village Applicant Mayoralty of Chiriet - Ceadir -Lunga district Lunga village Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of Ceadir -Lunga district;Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia; Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Chiriet -Lunga village, Purpose of the Cover 100% of the population of Chiriet -Lunga village with quality water project services . Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Inhabitants of Chiriet -Lunga village (2,5 thousand inhabitants); - The service provider of water supply and sewerage; - Local public administration authoritiesof the Chiriet -Lunga village; - Public institutions and economic agents. Project Products • Construction of 23.5 km of water supply networks according to project documentation developed in 2013; • Design and construction of a water distribution point (pump room) equipped with filters to provide the population with drinking water;

• Installation of water filters in kindergarten, lyceum ; • Cooperation with neighboring localities to create a regional supplier of wat er services . Performance indicators • Achieving 100% coverage of Chiriet Lunga’s population’s water services — 2,500 inhabitants (572 households), budget institutions and economic agents ; • Increased public health and reduced disease ; • Opportunities for busine ss development in the areas covered by the water supply services ; • Increasing the volume of services provided by the service provider. Increase of operator turnover ; • Reducing unit operating costs while increasing the volume of services provided ;

Scheduled events I. Adjustment of the water supply project in Chiriet -Lunga village II. Construction of 24.5 km of water supply networks ; III. Development of project documentation and installation of a pump room, as well as equipment of educational institutions with water filters. IV. Cooperation with neighboring localities to create a regional supplier of water services . Duration of the project 24 months

Project cost Adjustment of design and estimate documentation - 471,000 MDL (preliminary) Construction and installation work (water pipes ) – 13499660 MDL . Development of the project of construction of the pump room – 102 500 MDL . Construction of the pump room – 1 025 000 TOTAL : 15 098 660 MDL (736 520 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro )

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Estimated water supply network in the village of Kyriet-Lunga.

Sewerage networks

Water distribution point

Project Products

Construction of 23.5 km of water supply networks according to project documentation developed in 2013; Design and construction of a water distribution point (pump room) equipped with filters to provide the population with drinking water; Installation of water filters in kindergarten, lyceum; Cooperation with neighboring localities to create a regional supplier of water services.

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Project Name Reconstruction and expansion of sewer networks in the Vulcanesti city Applicant Mayoralty of Vulcanesti city Vulcanesti municipality Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of the Vulcanesti District; Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia; Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Vulcanesti city, Purpose of the A comprehensive solution to the issue of full provision of the Vulcanesti city project with sewer services. Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Inhabitants of the Vulcanesti city (15,7 thousand inhabitants); - The service provider of water supply and sewerage; - Local public administration authorities of Vulcanesti city ; - Public institutions and economic agents . Project Products • Developed design and estimate documentation ; • Modernization and expansion of sewer networks in Vulcanesti city - 75.0 km.; • Equipment necessary for maintenance of sewage networks (bulldozer, dump truck, emergency vehicle, hydraulic machine for cleaning sewer pipes, specialized tools, etc.) was purchased

Performance indicators • Covering 100% of the pop ulation with sewage services (about 75 new networks) ; • Increased public health and reduced disease ; • Opportunities for business development in areas covered by water and sewage services ; • Environment protection. Preventing pollution of groundwater, soil and surface water ; • Improving the efficiency of the local water supply operator ;

Scheduled events I. Development and approval of project documentation ; II. Construction and commissioning of new sewer networks ; III. Connecting households to the sewer network ; IV. Technical equ ipment of the enterprise with new machines and equipment (bulldo -excavator, dump truck, emergency vehicle, hydraulic machine for cleaning sewer pipes, specialized tools, etc.) Duration of the project 36 months

Project cost Development of de sign and estimate documentation – 7 687 500 MDL (preliminary) Construction and installation work (regional treatment facilities ) – 107 215 000 MDL. TOTAL: 114 902 500 MDL (5 605 000 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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Proposed water supply network in the town of Vulcanesti.

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Project Name Reconstruction and development of the water supply system in the Cismichioi village. Applicant Mayoralty of Cismichioi Vulcanesti district, Cismichioi village village Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of the Vulcanesti District; Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia; Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Cismichioi village, Purpose of the Cover 100% of the population of Cismichioi village with quality water supply project services. Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Inhabitants of Cismichioi village (4,9 thousand inhabitants); - The service provider of water supply and sewerage; - Local public administration authorities Cismichioi village; - Public institutions and economic agents. Project Products • Developed design and estimate documentation • Reconstruction of water supply networks with a length of 28 km • Replacement of 5 water towers; • Construction of 30 km of new water supply networks Performance indicators · Achievement of the level of coverage of 100% of the population of Cismichioi - 4,940 inhabitants (1,535 households) with water supply services; · Reduction of water losses and the number of accidents on the water supply networks in the Cismichioi village, respectively, reducing production costs; · Increased public health and reduced disease; · Opportunities for business development in the areas covered by the water supply services; · Increase the scope of services provided by the service provider. Increase operator turnover; Scheduled events I. Development of project documentation for the reconstruction of water pipelines 28 km long and construction of 30 km of new water networks Development of project documentation for: (I) reconstruction of water pipelines 7.5 km long, (II) construction of 14.8 km of new water networks and (III) construction of sewage networks 30.6 km ; II. Replacing 28 km and building 30 km of water pipe in Cismichioiv illage; III. Replacement of 5 water towers of system of Rozhnovsky;

Duration of the project 36 months

Project cost Development of project documentation for reconstruction and expansion of (preliminary) water supply networks - 1,808,100 MDL. Construction and installation work (water pipes and sewage) – 27 367500 MDL. TOTAL: 29 360 100 MDL (1 432 200 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro )

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Proposed water supply network in the village Cismichioi.

Water supply network

Project Products:

џ Developed design and estimate documentation џ Reconstruction of water supply networks with a length of 28 km џ Replacement of 5 water towers of system Rozhnovsky; џ Construction of 30 km of new water supply networks.

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Project Name Development of water supply and wastewater systems in the Copceac village Applicant Mayoralty of Ceadir-Lunga district, Copceac village Copceac village Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of Ceadir-Lunga district; Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia, Copceac village, Purpose of the Cover 100% of the population of Copceac village with quality water project supply and sanitation. Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Inhabitants of Copceac village (10,2 thousand inhabitants); - The service provider of water supply and sewerage; - Local public administration authoritiesof Copceac village; - Public institutions and economic ag ents. Project Products • Construction of 22.3 km of water supply networks ; • Construction of 30.6 km of sewerage networks ; Performance indicators · Provision of 100% of the population with centralized sewage services ; · Providing 100% of the population with cent ralized water supply ; · Improving the environment and reducing the number of diseases ; · Reduced pollution of soil, groundwater and surface water ; · Reducing water losses and the number of accidents on water mains in Copceac village ; · Increasing the volume of se rvices provided by the service provider. Increase of operator turnover ; · Opportunities for business development in those parts of the village that will have access to water supply and sewage ;

Scheduled events I. Development of a feasibility study for the stud y of water quality and the possibility of using a source located 7 km from the settlement as a source of drinking water II. Development of project documentation for: (I) reconstruction of water pipelines with a length of 7.5 km, (II) construction of 14.8 km of new water supply networks and (III) construction of sewerage networks 30.6 km ; III. Replacing 7.5 km and building 14.8 km of water pipe in Copceac village ; IV. Construction of 30.6 km of sewer networks ; If it is confirmed that the water quality does not correspond to the drinking water, it is proposed to design and build 2 water distribution points (pump rooms) equipped with filters to provide the population with drinking water. Installation of water filters in medical and educational institutions Duration of the project 36 months

Project cost Development of a feasibility study for the identification of drinking water sources (preliminary) - 615,000 MDL Development of design and estimate documentation – 4 264 000 MDL; Construction and installation work (water pipe s and sewage ) – 62 197 000 MDL. TOTAL : 68 203 500 MDL (3 327 000 Euro at the rate of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro )

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Proposed water supply network in the village Copceac.

Water supply network

Project Products

• Construction of 22.3 km of water supply networks; • Construction of 30.6 km of sewerage networks.

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Project Name Development of a Feasibility Study for the possibilities of regionalization of water supply and sanitation services in ATU Gagauzia. Applicant Regional Development Comrat municipality, 50 Pobedi Street, Phone Agency of ATU Gagauzia 0298 22347; Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration of Vulcanesti, Ceadir -Lunga andVulcanestidistricts; Local public administration authoritiesof the I -st levelATU Gagauzia

Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia. Purpose of the The development of a feasibility study is aimed at determining the most optimal project scenario for the creation of a regional water supply and sewage system in the ATU Gagauzia, in order to optimize and improve the quality of the services provided, in ac cordance with the Development Strategy for Water Supply and Sanitation of the Republic of Moldova (2014 -2028). Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; - Administration of Vulcanesti, Ceadir -Lunga and Vulcanesti districts; - Providers of water and sewage services.

Project Products • Developed Feasibility Study on the possibilities for regionalizing water supply and sanitation services in the ATU Gagauzia ;

Performance indicators · Development of a feasibility study of regionalization opportunities will create the basis and determine the most optimal directions, terms and stages for the regionalization of water supply and sanitation services in ATU Gagauzia . · Consideration of the poss ibility of physical integration of water supply systems between settlements of the ATU Gagauzia · Consideration of the possibility of inter -municipal cooperation in order to create (at the first stage) micro -regional service operators based on already existi ng city operators (Ceadir -Lunga - 9 settlements with 63.0 thousand inhabitants, Comrat - 13 settlements with a population of 67.0 thousand inhabitants and Vulcanesti - 4 settlements with a population of 25.0 thousand inhabitants

Scheduled events I. Comprehensive assessment of regionalization opportunities : Combining the physical infrastructure of WSS: opportunities and limitations; Organizational and managerial association of WSS operators: opportunities and limitations; Financial association (tariff s and investments): opportunities and limitations . II. Justification of the regionalization strategy : Evaluation of possible scenarios for the regionalization of WSS services in the ATU Gagauzia ; Justification of the best scenario for the regionalization of WSS services in the ATU Gagauzia; Development of a strategy for regionalization of WSS services in ATU Gagauzia in the short, medium and long term . III. Consultations with all stakeholders and appr oval of proposed options .

Duration of the project 8 months

Project cost Feasibility study development - 2 025 000 MDL (100 000 Euro at the rate of (preliminary) 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro )

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Development of a Feasibility Study for the possibilities of regionalization of water supply and sanitation services in ATU Gagauzia.

Purpose of the project The development of a feasibility study is aimed at determining the most optimal scenario for the creation of a regional water supply and sewage system in the ATU Gagauzia, in order to optimize and improve the quality of the services provided, in accordance with the Development Strategy for Water Supply and Sanitation of the Republic of Moldova (2014-2028).

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Project Name Development of a Feasibility Study for clustering (grouping) of settlements of the ATU Gagauzia for the construction and operation of regional treatment facilities

Applicant Regional Development Comrat municipality, 50 Pobedi Street, Phone Agency of ATU Gagauzia 0298 22347; Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administration ofComrat, Ceadir -Lungaand Vulcanesti districts; Local public administration authoritiesof the I -st level ofATU Gagauzia Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia. Purpose of the The development of this feasibility study is aimed at justifying the vision of the project ATU Gagauzia on the development of sewage infrastructure and wastewater treatment in the region . Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; - Administration of Comrat, Ceadir -Lunga and Vulcanesti districts; - Providers of water and sewage services.

Project Products • Developed Feasibility Study for clustering (grouping) of settlements of the ATU Gagauzia for the construction and operation of regional treatment facilities Performance indicators The Feasibility Study will provide answers to the following key sector development questions in the ATU Gagauzia: · What is the optimal number of treatment facilities to meet the needs of all settlements in the ATU Gagauzia? · What is the optimal location for regional treatment facilities? · What should be the optimal technologies for operating regional treatment facilities? Also, the feasibility study will provide the necessary technical and economic prerequisites for the preparation of project documentation for all regional treatment facilities and sewer syste ms in the ATU Gagauzia.

Scheduled events I. Comprehensive assessment of clustering capabilities: Assessment of the geographical background of clustering; Assessment of economic prerequisites; Assessment of technical prerequisites (existing infrastructure of sewage and wastewater treatment); Assessment of organizational and legal prerequisites (possibilities of operators and their equipment with equipment and personnel, etc.). II. Rationale for a further clustering strategy: Assessment of possible scenarios for cl ustering settlements in the ATU Gagauzia for the construction and operation of regional treatment facilities; Justification of the best scenario for the regionalization of UWC services in the ATU Gagauzia; Technical and economic indicators of approved regional wastewater treatment systems. III. Consultations with all stakeholders and approval of proposed clustering options .

Duration of the project 12 months.

Project cost Feasibility study development - 2 025 000 MDL (100 000 Euro at the rate (preliminary) of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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Development of a Feasibility Study for clustering (grouping) of settlements of the ATU Gagauzia for the construction and operation of regional treatment facilities

Purpose of the project The development of this feasibility study is aimed at justifying the vision of the ATU Gagauzia on the development of sewage infrastructure and wastewater treatment in the region.

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Project Name Development of a Feasibility Study for the construction of regional water pipelines for providing drinking water to the Comrat and Ceadir -Lunga districts from the Prut River. Applicant Regional Development Comrat municipality, 50 Pobedi Street, Phone Agency of ATU Gagauzia 0298 22347; Partners Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; Administrations of Vulcanesti, Ceadir -Lunga and Vulcanesti districts; Local public administration authoritiesof the I -st level fromATU Gagauzia

Location Development region of ATU Gagauzia. Purpose of the The development of this Feasibility Study is aimed at substantiating the optimal project solution for the construction and operation of regional water pipelines originating in the Prut River for the settlements of the Comrat and Ceadir - Lunga districts in order to systematically solve the water quality problem in centralized water supply systems .

Project beneficiaries • Primary project beneficiaries: - Executive Committee of ATU Gagauzia; - Administrations o fComrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts; - Providers of water and sewage services. Project Products Developed Feasibility Study for the construction of regional water pipelines to provide drinking water from the Prut River to Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts. Performance indicators The development of this feasibility study will lead to a feasibility study of the construction of infrastructure for transporting water from the Prut River to the settlements of Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts, with the aim of systematically solving the water quality problem in centralized water supply systems. At the same time, the Feasibility Study will provide the determination of the most optimal variant of the organization of further operation of the regional conduit. Scheduled events I. Comprehensive assessment of the possibilities of transporting water from the Prut River to populated areas of Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts: Assessment of the possibilities of using the existing water intakes of the Prut River; Assessment of the options for the territorial construction of regional water pipelines; Assessment of the costs required for the construction of regional water pipelines; Assessment of subsequent options for managing regional waterways; Cost estimate and impact on future service tariffs. II. Justification of the strategy of transporting water from the Prut River to the settlements of Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts: Assessment of possible scenarios of water transportation from the Prut River to the settlements of Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts Argumentation of the best scenario of water transportation from the Prut River; III. Consultations and approval of the proposed options with all participants in the process (central and regional authorities, local governments and local operators):. Duration of the project 12 months.

Project cost Feasibility study development – 4 100 000 MDL (200 000 Euro at the rate (preliminary) of 20.5 MDL for 1 Euro)

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Development of a Feasibility Study for the construction of regional water pipelines for providing drinking water to the Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts from the Prut River.

Prut River

It is necessary to develop a feasibility study

Purpose of the project The development of this Feasibility Study is aimed at substantiating the optimal solution for the construction and operation of regional water pipelines originating in the Prut River for the settlements of the Comrat and Ceadir-Lunga districts in order to systematically solve the water quality problem in centralized water supply systems.

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Summary of the Sectoral Regional Infrastructure Development Program of Regional and Local Roads in the Development Region of ATU Gagauzia (2018-2025)

The ATU Gagauzia road network effectively fits into the national road network and the network of international transport corridors and consists of 1,039.1 km of roads, including 284.11 km of national importance, 154.57 km of local significance and 600.42 km of public roads and streets.The density of the road network is 239 km per 1000 km2 and 2.82 km per 1000 inhabitants, which is below the average for the Republic of Moldova (304 km and respectively 2.6 km). Access to all settlements of Gagauzia is provided by hard-surface roads.

Table 1: Structure and condition of the regional road network

# Categories of roads Length, km Road condition

Very Excell Good Satisfa Bad bad ent ctory 1 Trunk roads 62,0 38% 25 7% 25% 5% % 2 Republican highways 128,55 5,90% 15,80% 26,50 32,30% 19,40% % 3 Regional highways 93,56 6,90% 10,70% 39,40 36,40% 6,60% % 4 Local highways 154,57 3,6% 18,7% 50,7% 25,1% 1,9%

5 Communal highways and streets 600,42

Total highways (national, local and communal) 1039,1

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Detailed visual analysis showed that, in general, the network of national and local roads of Gagauzia is in satisfactory and poor condition. In particular, more than 50% of the length of national roads, about 40% of regional roads and 27% of local roads are in poor and very poor condition. Also, about 30% of the length of the M3 expressway remains in poor or very poor condition (these sites are under reconstruction and major repairs).This condition causes significant losses to road users, worsens road safety and the environmental situation in the zone of influence of the road. M3 expressway (Chisinau - Comrat - Giurgiulesti - border with Romania) crosses the entire territory of Gagauzia from north to south and perceives the main transit and local traffic flows in this direction. Within the limits of Gagauzia there are the following sections: km 72.16 - km 124.06 and km 160.26 - 178.36. On the plot of km 72.16 - 74.06 the road is in good and excellent condition. The capital repairs were carried out in 2007–2009, then the average repairs were made (surface treatment). After the winter period of 2017-2018 pits appeared in some places, which indicates the need for patching and restoration of the wear layer (surface treatment). Section km 74.06 - 91.40 is a bypass of the Comrat city which consists of a section of new construction km 74.06 – km 80.06 and a section for reconstruction of the existing road km 80.06 - 91.40. To ensure the smoothness of the traffic flow, along the bypass road, three new intersections at different levels are planned and the existing intersection with the R29 road is reconstructed (Comrat - Ceadir-Lunga – border of Ukraine). A tender for construction work is underway. Commissioning is planned for 2021. Plot km 91.40 - 124.06 is in the final stage of capital repair. Works are planned to be completed in 2018.The plot is currently in good and excellent condition. Until construction is completed, road transport moves along existing roads and streets within the Comrat municipality, which are in satisfactory and poor condition. On the section km 169.06 - 177.76, the construction of a bypass road of the Vulcanesti city is envisaged and negotiations are underway to determine the sources of financing. More than 50% (74.7 km) of the length of the republican highways are in poor and very poor condition, 26.5% (38.3 km) are in satisfactory condition, and only 21.7% (31.5 km) are in good and excellent condition. Highways R29 (Comrat - Ceadir-Lunga - border with Ukraine), R29.1 (R29 - border with Ukraine), R36 (Basarabeasca - Ceadir-Lunga - R29), R37 (Ceadir-Lunga - Taraclia - R32) and R32 (M3 - Vulcanesti - Cahul - Taraclia) entered the stage of accelerated destruction. This is due to the fact that in the last 15 to 20 years the necessary capital repairs and maintenance work was not carried out. Only work on the current (patched) repair was carried out, and only in some areas with a length of several hundred meters were overlapped with a layer of asphalt concrete. It should be noted that plots that are in very poor condition do not allow speeds of more than 30–40 km / h, which adversely affects the cost of transportation, road safety conditions and the environment. The survey results show that 55.03 km (43%) of the regional highways are in poor and very poor condition, 50.55 km (40%) in satisfactory and only 22.58 km (17%) in good and in excellent condition. There are also problems with drainage, especially in populated areas, the state of roadsides and artificial structures, and the availability of road traffic management facilities. Thus, 55 km of regional roads urgently need major repairs, 50 km need major repairs in the medium term (3–5 years) and 9 km need average repairs (restoration of the wear layer).

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Local highways provide communication of settlements with the national network of roads, district centers, railway stations, as well as with other villages.On the territory of Gagauzia there are 34 local highways with a total length of 154.57 km2 55% of local roads have asphalt concrete pavement, 17% crushed stone and gravel pavement and 28% without hard pavement (43.7 km3). The assessment results show that about 27% of local paved roads are in poor and very poor condition, 50.7% are in satisfactory condition and only 22.3% are in excellent and good condition.

This means that 20 km need urgent capital repairs, while the other 38 km need major repairs in the medium term (3-5 years). Difficult drainage is a big problem for local roads. This is especially evident in the settlements, where the locals make an earthen bank from their garden, which contributes to the accumulation of water on the roadway. This leads to premature destruction of pavement, deterioration of traffic conditions, deterioration of traffic safety and environmental conditions (noise, vibration, dust) in the area of the road. Another problem is the organization of traffic: lack of road signs, markings, most intersections and junctions are not landscaped, etc.

Like the rest of the Republic of Moldova, the region is characterized by an increase in traffic intensity (on average by 4-5% per year). The distribution of traffic intensity over the months of the year in the territory of Gagauzia has similar trends as in the rest of the Republic.The greatest traffic intensity on local roads is observed at the entrances to Comrat municipality and Vulcanesti city.

In general, the capacity of the national road network passing through the territory of the ATU Gagauzia has large reserves. With the current trend of increasing traffic intensity, in the next ten years there will be no problems loading the roads. The exception is the M3 highway in the Comrat- Cimislia section with a large share of trucks.

The share of heavy goods vehicles in the traffic flow on the expressway M3 (Chisinau - Comrat - Giurgiulesti – border with Romania) significantly exceeds its average value in the republic, which will further have a negative impact on the carrying capacity of the pavement. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen the control load on the axle and the total weight of cars. The forecast of traffic intensity given to passenger cars shows the need for widening the carriageway of the M3 on the Comrat - Cimislia section, R32 - on the Vulcanesti - Cahul section and R 29 Comrat - Ceadir - Lunga – border with Ukraine in the next 10 years.

Due to insufficient funding for repair and maintenance, the state of the region's roads continues to deteriorate at an accelerated pace. Insufficient funding is due to the fact that, starting from 2015, the road fund loses from 35% to 45% of deductions from excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, which is from 479 million MDL to 1,094 million MDL per year.

All this is also superimposed by the absence of an effective system for planning the distribution of funds from the road fund and funds from local administrations, which has an additional negative effect on the state of the road network. The long-term vision of the development of the region's road infrastructure (until 2030–2035) consists in a 100% capital reconstruction of all regional and local roads of the ATU Gagauzia (248 km), as well as ensuring an adequate level of their current repair and maintenance.

In the medium term (until 2025),to achieve this ultimate goal, this program provides for the maintenance of a minimum of 60% of all regional and local roads of the ATU Gagauzia (150 km).

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Accordingly, this Regional Sectoral Program is aimed at the implementation of the following 3 specific strategic objectives:

1:Capital repairs of 5 priority corridors of regional and local roads (131 km) (Provides for the preparation and overhaul of the following corridors: (i) G125 - Cenac - Dezghingea - Bugeac - R28, (ii) R29 - Ferapontievca - Avdarma – Chiriet-Lunga - R36, (iii) R 29 – Ceadir-Lunga - Baurci - Congaz - Cietu - Russian Chiselia - M3, (iv) Taraclia - Copceac - Cairaclia - the border of Ukraine, (v) Vulcanesti - Alexandru Ion Cuza - Etulia - Etulia Noua - the border of Ukraine - Cismichioi - M3.

2: Medium repair of 70 km of priority local roads (Provides for the preparation and conduct of medium repair of the region's top-priority local roads, including the installation of road signs and markings, repair of drainage and water- diversion structures, etc.).

3: Improving road safety on regional and local roads in the region (Provides improvement of single-level intersections with the most intensive traffic, construction / repair of the most problematic public transport waiting pavilions, installation of horizontal markings with transition to public institutions with high intensity of pedestrian traffic).

The greatest damage is caused to users by the poor condition of the republican roads, as they perceive the greatest flow of cars and are in the worst condition, so the overhaul of the roads R29 (Comrat - Ceadir-Lunga - the border of Ukraine), R29.1 (R29 – the border of Ukraine), R 23 (Basarabeasca - Comrat), R36 - Ceadir-Lunga, R37 (Ceadir-Lunga - Taraclia - R32) is the primary task. Given the duration of the development of project documentation and relevant approvals, these works should be started already this year;

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59 Dear development partners!

The team of the Regional Development Agency is aimed at improving the socio-economic situation in the region. One of the main tools in achieving this goal is the implementation of regional projects in strategic priority areas. The project concepts contained in the booklet are the result of joint work of the Agency's team and working groups that include representatives of all stakeholders: local public authorities, business, non- governmental sector and civil society. All project concepts are of regional importance for the development of the region, ultimately aimed at improving the quality and standard of living of the population. We assure that any nancial support for the implementation of the presented project concepts is important for the region. We hope for cooperation!

Team of the Regional Development Agency ATU Gagauzia The Organizational Chart Of The Agency For Regional Development ATU Gagauzia

Ministery of Agriculture, of Regional Council for the Regional Development and development of ATU Environment Gagauzia

Valeri Yanioglo Director of RDA, ATU Gagauzia

Department of Finance The Department of Project management Administrative and public procurement. strategic planning and Department (PMD) department (DFPP) programming (DSPP)

Catherina Arnaut Svetlana Gradinar Nicholas Mavrodi Lyudmila Sari - - head of DFPP - head DSPP - head PDM office Manager, HR specialist

Nicholas Sakali- Tatiana Spatarenko Ivan Sari Dmitry Arnaut specialist DFPP - specialist DSPP - specialist PDM - Driver

Агентство по международному сотрудничеству Германии GIZ Alexandr Georgitia Mitioglo Valeri Catherine Dimitroglo - specialist DSPP - specialist PDM - technical worker

Yevgeny Lupashku Kissa Elena - regional consultant Giz - specialist of RC and RSC Your vision Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare Агентство регионального Agenția de Dezvoltare развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia развития АТО Гагаузия Regională UTA Gagauzia

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Regional Development Agenția de Dezvoltare Agency of ATU Gagauzia Regională UTA Găgăuzia Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia MD 3805, ATU Gagauzia м. Comrat, Pobeda str, 50 Fax/Tel: +373 298-2-26-93/2-23-47 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.adrgagauzia.md www.facebook.com/adrgagauzia