Corruption and Economic Growth in Moldova: A Reexamination

February 9, 2024

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Maksym Markevych, and Marina Marinkov. Corruption and Economic Growth in Moldova: A Reexamination, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2024) accessed December 21, 2024

Summary

This paper examines corruption in Moldova, analyzing its impact on economic growth and progress in implementing earlier IMF recommendations on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering (AML). Despite solid legal frameworks, corruption remains a significant challenge, impeding growth and EU convergence. Drawing from regional successes, the paper stresses the importance of specialized anti-corruption agencies, robust prosecution, civil society involvement, and international expertise. Moldova has made strides in strengthening its legal and institutional infrastructure, but challenges like delayed corruption case adjudication persist. Recommendations include enhancing the Anti-corruption Prosecution Office's investigative capacity and establishing specialized adjudication infrastructure.

Subject: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Civil society, Corruption, Crime, Economic sectors, International organization, Monetary policy

Keywords: Adjudication infrastructure, Anti-money laundering, Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Civil society, Corruption, Corruption case, Eastern Europe, Economic growth, Economic growth in Moldova, Europe, Governance, Investigative capacity, Moldova's progress

Publication Details

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17
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Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/003
Stock No:

SIPEA2024003
ISBN:

9798400268137
ISSN:

2958-7875

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