Members of the Public Procurement Monitoring Coalition met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. During the meeting, the Ministry of Finance presented the concept of the new public procurement information system — e-Procurement, developed to modernize and digitize procurement processes. IDIS "Viitorul" experts Diana Enachi and Vadim Țurcan also presented an analytical note on the concept.

At the beginning of the meeting, Carolina Ungureanu, deputy director at IDIS "Viitorul" and project manager, emphasized that the modernization of the public procurement system represents not only a technological change but also a structural governance reform, essential to increasing transparency and efficiency in the use of public funds. According to her, the new e-Procurement information system should help fully digitalize the procurement cycle, ensure open access to data, and strengthen citizens’ trust in the management of public resources.

At the meeting, Wojciech Paczynski, program manager at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, emphasized that digitizing and automating public procurement can reduce the administrative burdens and enable more informed public procurement choices. Such changes could generate resource savings and other efficiency gains. Paczynski noted that open data access can strengthen trust in the procurement system. The new system should also be designed to be accessible and business-friendly, thereby stimulating competition. As a result, more bids and better-quality goods, works, and services are expected.

“The correct implementation of such a system can have positive effects on the field of public procurement but also may make it easier to use public procurement to pursue other policy objectives. If the system works properly, procurement procedures can be accelerated, thus reducing delays and associated costs”, said Wojciech Paczynski.

Sergiu Căinăreanu, head of the Public Procurement Policy Department within the Ministry of Finance, mentioned that the new public procurement information system, e-Procurement, was developed to modernize and digitize procurement processes. According to Sergiu Căinăreanu, the new system is intended to electronically manage the entire procurement cycle, from planning to contract execution, to ensure interoperability with other government systems, as well as the monitoring, reporting, and audit mechanisms that are to be integrated.

IDIS "Viitorul" experts, Diana Enachi and Vadim Țurcan, presented an Analytical Note on the concept and technical functionality of the new system. They analyzed how it will integrate all stages of a public procurement cycle. The system aims to ensure a high level of transparency, efficiency, and open data access, in line with OCDS standards. The analysis highlighted risks and challenges related to technical implementation, data security, and the institutional capacity of contracting authorities. The experts also formulated recommendations for implementing the new system. These recommendations address deficiencies in the current electronic system and seek alignment with the new procurement law, which will take effect in January 2027. The goal is to optimize the conceptual framework, improve access to relevant data, and streamline system use for all actors involved in public procurement.

Members of the Public Procurement Monitoring Coalition welcomed the new public procurement information system. They said modernizing and digitizing processes will make public spending more transparent and efficient. They also stressed that civil society and the business community must be consulted at every stage to ensure the platform meets users’ needs and follows European best practices.

The activities of the Public Procurement Monitoring Coalition take place within the "Supporting Moldova’s public procurement reform in the EU accession context” project, implemented by IDIS "Viitorul" with EU support, between September 2025 and September 2026.

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