ADMINISTRATIVE-TERRITORIAL REFORM IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA: REALITY, NECESSITY AND CHALLENGE

The paper’s author analyzes the administrative-territorial reform in the Republic of Moldova in terms of 3 issues addressed: existing reality, perceived necessity, and challenges to face. To achieve the said purpose, the author’s opinions have been confronted with existing legislative framework and with opinions expressed by foreign and domestic experts, as well as with lessons learned from reforms already implemented. The need for such a study has been dictated by the fact that the problems of reforms have been either approached during forums and discussion platforms, or in studies developed by foreign experts. There is, however, a need for a scientific approach. At the end of the paper challenges of an eventual reform have been listed, as identified by the paper’s author.