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WatchDog’s primary aim is to contribute to establishing of a favorable environment for the democratic development of the Republic of Moldova.
Socio-political trends and disinformation impact during the pandemic
The results of the survey conducted by WatchDog.MD show a strong impact of both the pandemic and the infodemic on political preferences and on the trust degree in conspiracy theories. The “WatchDog.MD” Community, in cooperation with CBS Research, conducted a national...
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MOLDOVA: Healthcare System readiness and COVID-19 pandemic response evaluation
This report was prepared based on the publicly available information on April 10, 2020, is valid and relevant in accordance with this timeline. The preparedness stage for this pandemic was covered by the fragmented actions and did not ensure a fast and full response...
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What risks are behind the Russian loan
The agreement of the Russian EUR 200 million loan to Moldova includes several abusive provisions that would allow to convert private entities’ debts into Moldovan state debt. The purpose of the loans refers to the implementation of the so-called Moldovan-Russian joint...
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Why does the Republic of Moldova need to ratify the Istanbul Convention?
Photo source: www.agora.md Violence against women is a form of discrimination and a violation of fundamental human rights. It is both a cause and a consequence of the inequalities between women and men perpetuated over time. Every day, women all over the world are...
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Digital taxation enters Moldovan public debate
Digital taxation enters Moldovan public debate
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The Russian influence in Eastern Europe and beyond
At the end of 2018 and in the first part of 2019 crucial elections took place – or are going to – in the Republic of Moldova (two rounds, parliamentary and local), Estonia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey or Macedonia, and then in May general elections for the...
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