NATURAL RISKS ALEVIATION IN AGRICULTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

The agriculture of the Republic of Moldova is particularly prone to natural and market risks due to a specific combination of geographical position, inadequate practices of soil cultivation and climate change, as well as conjuncture on the external markets. In order to integrate and synchronize the efforts on fighting the negative effects of the natural phenomena, in 2008, with the financial support of the World Bank, has been worked up the draft of the National Strategy of Natural Hazards Mitigation (NSNHM). The team of experts has facilitated the participatory process of working up the Strategy in cooperation with specialists from line ministries, Academy of Science of Moldova, local public authorities and non- governmental organizations. The Strategy offers risks alleviation policies through adaptation measures, risks transfer, infrastructure development and strengthening of the institutional framework.