Voices from the field

IFAD in Moldova: voices from the field

Growing rural businesses in the Republic of Moldova

The dissolution of the Soviet Union spelled independence to millions of people in the 15 Soviet republics. But it also dealt a devastating blow to standards of living and development across the region as countries struggled to adapt to a market-oriented economy. A hard-won return to growth in the early years of this century was then cut short by the global economic crisis.

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Where to sell: Building strong links to markets with Moldovan farmers

“Everyone will tell you – the biggest problem is where to sell,” says Vasile Biesu. He’s standing between rows of neatly planted vines, heavy with perfect bunches of ripe grapes. Groups of women workers are carefully cutting the bunches and others are trimming and sorting before the grapes are put in cold storage.

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A small business keeps the family together

Republic of Moldova - Gaina Aliona used to work as a teacher in the village school. After the collapse of the Soviet system, her salary was reduced to a tiny fraction of what she had been receiving and she was forced to look elsewhere for work to support her family.

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A successful business ensures a future for the community

Republic of Moldova - Valentina Colesnic lives in the village of Zgurita in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova. She worked as a nurse in the local hospital until the collapse of the Soviet system. In 1989 she turned to farming, encouraging three doctors’ families to rent eight hectares of arable land. Together they cultivated vegetables on the plot, with excellent results, but they were forced to stop when they were no longer able to continue renting the land.

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