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    New model schools in the Republic of Moldova: current situation and future prospects
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Ciobanu, Mihail; Savcenco, Silvia; Colesnicova, Tatiana
    The Republic of Moldova has initiated an ambitious national project to create a Network of Model Schools aimed at improving educational quality and equity across the country. This paper examines the current status of the initiative, focusing on the renovation and modernization of 35 general education institutions, with a special emphasis on rural and underserved areas. The project seeks to bridge the gap between rural and urban educational outcomes by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, modernized curricula, and enhanced digital learning tools. The study highlights the role of international partnerships, such as those with the World Bank, UNICEF, and USAID, in supporting the initiative through financial and technical assistance. A comprehensive analysis of the distances between settlements within Chisinau municipality and a Model School demonstrates challenges related to accessibility for rural students. The findings emphasize the importance of sustained investment, teacher training, and community engagement in ensuring the long-term success of the Model Schools initiative. The project holds significant potential to improve educational outcomes and reduce disparities, aligning Moldova's education system with European Union standards. The article was developed within the framework of Subprogram 030101 „Strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of the economy of the Republic of Moldova in the context of the accession process to the European Union”, institutional funding.
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    Assessing and enhancing children's well-being in Moldova: a methodological framework aligned with EU standards
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Bejenaru, Iulia; Doga, Valeriu; Ciobanu, Mihail
    Assessing children's well-being is a multifaceted process involving evaluation of various dimensions of child's life, including health, education, social relationships, and economic resources. The paper explores key methodological approaches to assessing children's well-being, with a focus on harmonizing Moldova's indicators with European Union (EU) standards. The study reviews 8 approaches, including multidimensional indicators, child rights-based measures, quality of life assessments, economic resources evaluations, health and development metrics, and the participatory approach. In addition, it outlines the necessary steps for aligning Moldova's child-related statistics with EU frameworks, such as the European Statistical System (ESS) and the Child Well-being Index (CWI). The paper concludes with analysis of Moldova’s recent trends, highlighting increase in children with disabilities and changes in vaccination rates, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive policies and specialized services. By adopting harmonized methodologies and implementing targeted interventions, Moldova can significantly improve the well-being of child population and align with EU standards. The paper was developed within the framework of Subprogram 030101 „Strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of the economy of the Republic of Moldova in the context of the accession process to the European Union”, institutional funding.
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    Theoretical approaches to social vulnerability of the population
    (INCE, ASEM, 2024) Ciobanu, Mihail
    Social vulnerability, influenced by a myriad of factors such as physical, social, economic, and environmental conditions, is a critical aspect in understanding and mitigating the impacts of natural hazards. As challenges emerge, the concept of social vulnerability evolves, necessitating updated definitions and frameworks to enhance resilience and disaster management strategies. Paper aims to review and compare various definitions and models of social vulnerability, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. By analyzing different approaches, we seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of social vulnerability and offer insights into effective strategies for reducing vulnerability and enhancing resilience. Paper employs a comparative analysis of definitions and models of social vulnerability from multiple sources. It reviews the Pressure and Release (PAR) model, Hazards-of-Place model, and indexes like the SocioEconomic Vulnerability Index (SeVI) and Built Environmental Index (BEVI). Additionally, it examines main approaches to assessing social vulnerability: demographic, taxonomic, situational, and contextual-proactive. Findings highlight the complexity and multifaceted nature of social vulnerability. Models and approaches collectively emphasize the need for interdisciplinary and communitybased strategies to address social vulnerability effectively. Integrating local knowledge, empowering vulnerable populations, and addressing social inequalities are crucial for enhancing resilience and improving disaster management. The paper was elaborated within the framework of the "Young researchers 2024-2025" competition project 24.80012.0807.09TC "Strengthening scientific and methodological support for reducing social vulnerability by increasing the level of financial inclusion of low-income groups" (2024-2025).
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    Challenges to access educational institutions
    (INCE, 2023) Colesnicova, Tatiana; Ciobanu, Mihail; Savcenco, Silvia
    The welfare is heavily influenced by the level of education attained by people. Accessibility may be observed at the country level and also it can be seen at the individual level. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to evaluate some characteristics of educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova, mainly from the perspective of the beneficiary. As research methods were used the analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction. Used data sources are the statistical data of the National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova and the results of a survey elaborated by the authors. The study's findings reveal an overall drop in the number of institutions, teaching staff and students. However, respondents to the survey rated relatively highly, but not very highly, the teaching staff, the quality of hygienic-sanitary conditions, the quality of teaching, the technical-material basis, and the professional-pedagogical qualities of the staff, but they were less satisfied with the quality of the institution's food products and the living conditions in the dormitory. During the years of study, a significant proportion of respondents stated that they paid additional payments in addition to the contractual ones. This paper was developed and financed within the Scientific Project for the period 2020-2023, registered in the State Register of Science and Innovation Projects of the Republic of Moldova with the code 20.80009.0807.29 State Program Project "Improving the mechanisms for applying innovative tools oriented towards the sustainable growth of the welfare of the population of the Republic of Moldova".