Iurie GANGAN, Mayor of the City of Florești (Republic of Moldova), in the context of the launch of the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești: “We hope to implement joint projects that will benefit our citizens.”

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<span class="rosu">Iurie GANGAN</span>, Mayor of the City of Florești (Republic of Moldova), in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești</span>: “We hope to implement joint projects that will benefit our citizens.”

Mesaje publice

On January 30, 2026, at the Ștefănești City Hall, Botoșani County, the Romania – Republic of Moldova – Ukraine Working Meeting took place, an event dedicated to strengthening cross-border cooperation and the role of public administration in the elaboration and implementation of regional development strategies. In this context, the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești was officially launched.

The meeting was organized by the Center for Analysis and Planning of Regional Development (CAPDR), in partnership with ADR Chișinău, and was hosted by the Ștefănești City Hall.

The event brought together approximately 60 representatives of local public administrations and institutions from the suburbs of Chișinău Municipality, the Northern Region of the Republic of Moldova, the counties of Botoșani, Suceava, and Iași, as well as from the cross-border cooperation eligibility area in Ukraine.

CAPDR iti recomanda si ...  <span class="rosu">Ștefan PURICI</span>, Vice-Rector of “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava (Romania), in the context of the launch of the <span class="rosu">CAPDR – Ștefănești Cross-Border Cooperation Center</span>: „Cross-border projects can be carried out more effectively when partners come together with different experiences, as well as different needs and requirements.”

Thematic framework and objectives of the meeting

The meeting agenda focused on the theme “The role of public administration in the elaboration and implementation of development strategies”, within the context of the Interreg NEXT Romania – Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Project, implemented by CAPDR and ADR Chișinău.

The project component aimed at creating an institutional framework for dialogue and practical cooperation between public authorities, associative organizations, and experts from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, with an emphasis on regional development and cross-border cooperation.

Within the meeting, the concept “From dialogue to action” was also presented, through the introduction of the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești. Topics addressed included the establishment of the center, its membership structure, ongoing activities, projects developed by its members, as well as its national and international representation role as a cooperation structure.

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Following the working session, the agenda continued with a visit to the future headquarters of the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești, as well as an institutional networking session hosted at the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University base in Ștefănești. This stage was dedicated to strengthening the RO–MD–UA network, identifying joint projects, exchanging contacts, and shaping cooperation perspectives within thematic working groups.

Iurie Gangan, Mayor of the City of Florești: “We hope to implement joint projects that will benefit citizens”

During the launch of the CAPDR Cross-Border Cooperation Center – Ștefănești, the Mayor of the City of Florești, Iurie Gangan, emphasized the importance of participating in cross-border cooperation initiatives.

“Today, I participated in a very important event. We want to become members of this Development Center, and collaboration between localities in Romania and the Republic of Moldova will be of major importance, especially for the city I manage, the city of Florești.”

The mayor stressed that the main objective of Florești’s involvement is the implementation of joint projects that will bring tangible benefits to citizens:

“We hope that we will implement joint projects that will benefit citizens.”

WhatsApp Image 2026 01 30 at 11.23.25 - Centrul de Analiză și Planificare a Dezvoltării Regionale Through these statements, the mayor conveys a clear commitment to cross-border cooperation and regional development, highlighting the active role of local administration in creating synergies between communities in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Florești’s participation in the CAPDR – Ștefănești Center reflects the desire to transform institutional dialogue into practical actions, with direct impact on citizens and the communities involved.

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