“The increased interest shown to the idea that it is necessary to introduce a Grant Law in Moldova is an indicator that this idea has ripened, that it is awaited and that NGOs seek changes in this respect”. This is how Anatol Beleac, deputy program manager of the Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program (MCSSP), answered when asked by Info-Prim Neo to comment on the multiple reactions to the article “Grant Law expected to solve conflicts between NGOs, private sector and government”, {published on Monday, June 27}. The idea was broached at the June meeting of the Civil Society Press Club, an MCSSP initiative, by a participant who spoke about the need for a Grant Law in Moldova. “We have been pleasantly surprised by the wave of interest and enthusiasm stirred up by the news of a potential Grant Law which sets out procedures for obtaining funds by the non-profit organizations from Moldova's public authorities. Such regulations exist in other countries and they mainly refer to public financing. We don't have a specific law in our country and currently we are still at the stage of ideas and discussions. Although, it is pleasing that some steps are being taken to adjust the fiscal framework for the NGOs. These issues were mentioned at the Press Club meeting by representatives of the Fiscal Inspectorate and of the Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors. It would be great if you could inform the public about this by offering explanations from the respective representatives”, suggested Anatol Beleac. Further, Anatol Beleac said that the MCSSP was organizing an international conference in September which would address the issue of public financing for the non-profit sector. “Registration for the conference will start a little bit later. We hope we'll have as many participants as possible, both from civil society and from relevant state agencies, so that we can discuss broadly the best ways to ensure state financing for NGO activities. Foreign experts will join the event as well to share their experience”. “Public financing, together with other instruments, like private financing, including donations from individuals and companies, the rule of 2%, etc. will be very helpful for the civil society organizations which seek to reduce their dependency on international donors and thus diversify financing sources for a better and more sustainable activity”, stated Anatol Beleac, deputy program manager of the Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program. The activity of the Civil Society Press Club is financed by USAID within AED's Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program.