Delivering on SDG indicator 5c.1 in the Republic of Moldova: country report

The Agenda 2030 for sustainable development which is dedicated not to leave anyone behind
under SDG 5: achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; directly evaluates
countries transition to gender responsive budgeting with the indicator 5.c.1. „Proportion of
countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality”, which sets
an entry point for a globally unified methodology on GRB.

The Republic of Moldova has committed to the goals and has submitted in 2020 a Voluntary
National Review on implementation of the 2030 Agenda detailing progress achieved so far in
advancing the Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as to assess the impact of the actions taken. This report focuses on one of the indicators within the indicator 5, SDG indicator 5c1. The production of this report was a complex participatory exercise of data gathering and research, following with society and dedicated partners in the government and donor community. It aims to detect successes achieved and key challenges that lay ahead for more transparent and accountable budgeting for women empowerement and enhancment of gender equality.

Gender Budget Watchdog Network in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Republic of Moldova. A.O. Keystone Moldova, May 2020