Moldova plans to introduce modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to ensure fairness and transparency in public procurement procedures
The Ministry of Finance announced this, noting that this was discussed, among other things, during the seminar "Monitoring Public Procurement: Practice, Experience, and Innovative Approaches," which was held jointly by the World Bank, the Ministry of Finance, and the Public Procurement Agency. The event, held on October 16–17, was attended by representatives of central and local government bodies, international experts, development partners, and institutions involved in modernizing the public procurement system in Moldova. Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance Ana Luca thanked development partners for their support in the area of public procurement, noting that important topics such as the development of a public procurement information system and the introduction of modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to ensure fairness and transparency in procedures are being discussed with them. "I am pleased to be working with international experts and a team of dedicated professionals who are actively contributing to the modernization process and aligning our practices with European standards," said Ana Luca. Over the course of two days, participants discussed strategies for monitoring public procurement performance, the role of data and digital technologies in ensuring transparency and efficiency, and best international practices in the centralization and oversight of procurement procedures. Speakers included experts from Italy, Chile, North Macedonia, Albania, and the World Bank, who shared their experiences in developing electronic procurement systems, using artificial intelligence, and strengthening internal controls. Meanwhile, Gheorghe Movileanu, Director of the Public Procurement Agency, presented Moldova's experience in monitoring public procurement performance. The event provided a platform for constructive dialogue among participants, facilitating the exchange of ideas and innovative solutions for strengthening institutional capacity and improving the public procurement monitoring process. The seminar was part of a support mission conducted by the World Bank from October 13 to 17 under the Public Procurement Performance and Value for Money in Moldova project, funded by the M-GROW (Moldova – Growth, Resilience, and Opportunities for Prosperity) multi-donor trust fund. The event took place in the context of ongoing efforts to modernize the public procurement system following the government's approval on October 15 of a new Regulation on Public Procurement Planning, at the suggestion of the Ministry of Finance, which will help align the national system with European standards and improve the transparency and efficiency of the process. // 20.10.2025 — InfoMarket
