Assessing Competitiveness In Moldova's Economy - Economic Growth

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Development Alternatives, Inc. Moldova Competitiveness Assessment: Quality Assurance Infrastructure The difference, by nearly a factor of 10, illustrates that general quality awareness in Moldova is lacking. Given the cost of this lack of awareness to the economy, there is an urgent need to invest in awareness programs regarding standards and quality and the economic benefits of applying international standards. Summary of Main Findings and Recommendations Moldovan quality assurance infrastructure is fragmented and requires consolidation if it is to keep up with the pace of changes in market architectures. It will be difficult for Moldova to implement the new approach on technical regulations and standards under the current structure. This threatens Moldovan compliance with TBT requirements. What is needed now is a systematic review of all laws related to quality infrastructure, including the Law on Conformity Assessment, the Law on Standardization, the Law on TBT, the Law on Consumer Protection, the draft Law on Market Surveillance, and others related to SPS. The objective of such a review would be to eliminate overlap of responsibilities and integrate authorities in this arena in a way that serves the future strategic needs of Moldova. External assistance is required to support the current legal and organizational reform efforts and to accelerate the pace of implementation; the TACIS technical assistance project (Technical Assistance for the Commonwealth of Independent States) is an appropriate response to this need. The separation of the accreditation function from the Department of Standardization and Metrology is a step in the right direction, and should be further supported by the government and interested donor agencies. Participation in international quality forums such ISO, IEC, OIML, ILAC, IAF, and others is critical for Moldova to build its credibility in this arena and for its ability to participate in multilateral mutual recognition agreements. However, such an investment is recommended only after the current structure has been reformed and consolidated. Finally, efforts to build an effective quality assurance infrastructure without a market are of little value. External assistance is needed in spreading awareness on quality issues and the benefits of compliance with international standards. Such programs could be launched with the assistance of business associations and the Moldovan Export Promotion Agency (MEPO). Trade fairs organized by MEPO or donor agencies to target markets should also study the market entry requirements and help participants develop access to services, locally and abroad, for compliance. That approach would create a critical mass of certified companies that will thereafter drive policy changes in the area of quality infrastructure. July 2004 • DRAFT Page 9
Development Alternatives, Inc. Moldova Competitiveness Assessment: Quality Assurance Infrastructure Team Visits during May 17 – May 24 May 17 Sergiu Baban General Director Department of Standardization and Metrology Tel: +373 22 75 85 88 Alexandru Tarlajanu General Director National Institute of Standardization and Metrology Tel: +373 22 74 85 42 Sergiu Croitoru General Manager SGS Moldova 7, M. Eminescu str. Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel: +373 22 22 83 83 May 18 Grigorii Ozmitel Director “Electromasina” JSC 77, Petru Rares Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel: +373 22 22 05 28 Maria Popescu Commercial Director “Zorile” JSC 8, Calea Esilor Tel: +373 22 74 08 47 May 19 Valentin Uncu Production Director “Orhei-Vit” JSC 20, Stejarilor str. Orhei, Republic of Moldova +373 35 21567 Nona Luskalova Deputy Director General Department of Standardization and Metrology Tel: +373 22 75 09 74 nluscalova@standart.mldnet.com Lilian Bostan Conformity Evaluation Department Department of Standardization and Metrology Tel: +373 22 74 87 02 Lilian Bejan ISO Auditor ProEra Group Eugen Bahmutov Technical Director “Electromasina” JSC 77, Petru Rares Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel: +373 22 22 88 18 Nina Gavrilnina Engineer, standards and quality “Zorile” JSC Tel: +373 22 75 09 72 Elena Cumpana Quality Manager “Orhei-Vit” JSC 20, Stejarilor str. Orhei, Republic of Moldova Mobile: +373 7 9415052 July 2004 • DRAFT Page 10
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