The European Union will provide €1 million to install free, secure Wi-Fi hotspots in at least 30 communities across the country. A project to develop a secure data centre is also set to be drawn up. The two initiatives were announced at the first meeting of the Digital Connectivity Platform, IPN reports.
According to the government, the WiFi4Moldova programme aims to establish internet access points, particularly in underserved communities. The call for applications to the programme was announced at the meeting.
The second initiative involves preparing a project to build a secure, resilient and sustainable data centre, with support from the European Commission and Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution. The centre is expected to help safeguard digital public services and ensure their continuity, expand cloud storage capacity and support the use of artificial intelligence.
Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that digitalization is essential to Moldova’s economic competitiveness and integration into the European market, stressing that the country must compete by moving swiftly and streamlining procedures for businesses.
At the same time, President Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of developing secure digital connections to support European integration and create new economic opportunities.
For her part, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos underscored the importance of investing in secure digital infrastructure and regional cooperation. During the meeting, ten declarations of intent were signed with partner countries, European companies and international financial institutions, covering areas including satellite connectivity, research and innovation.
The Digital Connectivity Platform, organised by the Government and the European Commission, brings together representatives from the EU, the Black Sea region, the South Caucasus, Türkiye and Central Asia on 9–10 November. Discussions focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and regional investment opportunities.
