On December 11, 2008, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova passed a resolution approving the Strategy for Civil Society Development in 2008-2011. The document outlines principles and values of cooperation between public authorities and civil society and identifies priorities for government’s support to the non-profit sector. As stated in the Strategy, it is based on the principles of civil society’s active involvement, public participation in policy-making, mutual respect, partnership between government and non-governmental sector, obligation and responsibility. It also calls for political autonomy of civic initiatives.
The document promotes sustainable and balanced development of the CSO sector, both on regional and local level, and their equal treatment. Among the goals for the 2008-2011, the Strategy provides for establishing of a governmental(office on cooperation with CSOs, a national fund for civil society development and a council for civil society development under prime minister’s office. The Strategy also deals with issues of contracting CSOs for social services provision, regional development, volunteering, philanthropy and foundations.