Prime Minister’s Decree nr. 58-d (07.06.2013) regarding the appointment of Diaspora Focal Points

Following the Government’s policy regarding the relations with the Diaspora and the cooperation with the international partners in the field of migration and development, the Prime Minister’s Decree nr. 58-d (of June 7th 2013) creates the framework for the implementation of the “whole-of-Government” approach in the field of DMD (Diaspora, Migration and Development).

The Decree stipulates the appointment of Diaspora Focal Points in the line Ministries and State Agencies on a decision-making (Vice minister or Deputy Director) and technical level (Head of Division) in coordination with the Diaspora Relations Bureau (State Chancellery). The main objectives of the framework are:

• to ensure the consolidation of the institutional capacities regarding the implementation of the State policies regarding the cooperation with the Diaspora;
• to ensure the efficient interaction between the governmental institutions via a horizontal integration (mainstreaming) of their responsibilities;
• to implement the transversal and integrated approach (“whole-of-government”) in the field of diaspora policy making, with each participating institution (with an appointed Diaspora Focal Point) responsible of Diaspora, Migration and Development topics within the limits of its mandate.

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• http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=348273

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