PART II:  REFORM AREAS FOR CONSULTATION AND CO-OPERATION WITH NATO

Chapter 1: POLITICAL AND SECURITY - RELATED ISSUES

1.1   Deepen Cooperation with European and Euro-Atlantic structures and institutions

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.1.1	Expand and deepen political dialog and cooperation with Euro-Atlantic structures and institutions
Action 1	Hold political consultations with the Alliance on foreign policy and security issues and on issues related to regional developments as part of the IPAP process, including in the 26+1 format	ongoing
Action 2	Enhance bilateral political dialog and cooperation with NATO member states, in particular in view of the full implementation of the IPAP	ongoing
Action 3	Further develop the parliamentary dimension of the political dialog with the Allies, including in the framework of OSCE and NATO Parliamentary Assemblies and of the Moldova - EU Parliamentary Committee	2006-2007
Action 4	As a neutral state, the Republic of Moldova will pay special attention to its political dialog and cooperation with other neutral partner countries	ongoing
1.1.2	Progress in achieving political criteria necessary for Integration into EU
Action 1	Further implement political commitments assumed in Moldova-EU Action Plan and continue to bring Moldova’s legislation in line with EU standards	2006-2007
Action 2	Align with the EU CFSP statements on international security and foreign policy issues of mutual interest, especially in the framework of international organizations, on a case by case basis.	ongoing
1.1.3	Cooperate with NATO in developing effective and transparent arrangements and procedures to assess security risks and national defence requirements
Action 1	Develop legislation establishing procedures to assess security risks and to translate the National Security Strategy, the National Military Strategy, and other relevant documents into national defence requirements	2006-2008
1.1.4	Develop effective and transparent measures to optimise the management of the defence ministry and agencies with responsibility for defence matters, and associated force structures, including procedures to promote inter-agency cooperation
Action 1	Establish an effective mechanism of inter-institutional (inter-agency) cooperation and coordination for developing and implementing security and defence strategies and policies	ongoing

 1.2   Territorial integrity and Relations with neighbours

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.2.1	Promote a policy of good neighbourliness and regional cooperation
Action 1	Active participation in Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe, SEEGROUP, BSEC, GUAM/CDC, CEI, SECI	ongoing
Action 2	Increase the regional (Southeast Europe, Black Sea) dimension of relevant PfP activities	ongoing
Action 3	Continuing efforts to achieve membership in the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP)	ongoing
1.2.2	Peaceful resolution of the Transdniestrian conflict
Action 1	Work with EU, OSCE, USA, Russia, Ukraine and other interested international actors towards a peaceful resolution of the Transdniestrian conflict based on respect for Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity	ongoing
Action 2	Explore appropriate confidence and security building measures for conflict settlement	ongoing
Action 3	In the framework of the demilitarisation of the Transdniestrian region in the context of the conflict settlement, establish programmes to resettle and/or retrain military and security sector personnel from this region.	In coordination with an overall settlement of the conflict
Action 4	In the context of the conflict settlement, explore appropriate actions for the democratisation of the Transdniestrian region	In coordination with an overall settlement of the conflict
1.2.3	Secure Transdniestrian sector of the Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border
Action 1	Set up adequate infrastructure of border crossing points and build up border picket complexes on the Transdniestrian sector of the Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border	In coordination with an overall settlement of the conflict
Action 2	Continue demarcation process of Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border	2006-2008
Action 3	Organise joint control within checkpoints, inclusively on the central segment (Transdniestrian) of Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border	2007-2008
1.2.4	Sustain active and cooperative partnership with Romania and Ukraine
Action 1	Cooperate with the EU and Ukraine to fully implement the Memorandum of Understanding on the EU Border Assistance Mission and the bilateral agreements aimed at ensuring effective border and customs control on the  Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border	2006-2007
Action 2	Work with Ukraine in the negotiating format towards peaceful resolution of the Transdniestrian conflict	2006-2007
Action 3	Promote good neighbourly relations and cooperation with Ukraine and Romania with the aim of consolidating regional stability and security	ongoing
Action 4	Based on common European values, develop bilateral political dialogue and cooperation with Romania on issues of mutual interest	ongoing
1.2.5	Work to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Russia
Action 1	Secure fulfillment by Russia of the 1999 Istanbul OSCE Summit Commitments at the earliest possible time	ongoing
Action 2	Work with Russia in the negotiating format towards peaceful resolution of the Transdniestrian conflict	ongoing
Action 3	Develop bilateral political dialogue and cooperation with Russia on issues of mutual interest	ongoing

 1.3   Democratic Reforms, human rights, rule of law, and fight against corruption

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.3.1	In conjunction with the OSCE, Council of Europe, and European Union, continue to prepare and implement democratic reforms
Action 1	Modify the Parliament Regulation to meet European standards	ongoing
Action 2	Align national legislation and practice with the European Charter on Local Self-Government	2008
Action 3	Build and sustain an efficient, open and continuous dialogue between the state institutions and civil society.	ongoing
Action 4	Seek to engage civil society representatives in a long-term partnership with state institutions. In particular, implement the Concept of Cooperation Between the Parliament and Civil Society.	ongoing
Action 5	Fully implement the recommendations of the Parliamentary Assembly of the CoE regarding the functioning of democratic institutions in the Republic of Moldova and the respective Decision of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova (nr. 284-XVI of 11.11.2005). In the framework of the IPAP review, report periodically to NATO on the level of fulfillment of these commitments undertaken by the country.	2006-2007
1.3.2	Implement electoral reform
Action 1	In accordance with relevant CoE and OSCE advice, further improve the national and local electoral process	2006-2008
1.3.3	Continue reform of central state institutions and regional administrations
Action 1	Further delineate the competencies and refine the interaction of the different branches of power	ongoing
Action 2	Implement relevant provisions of the Strategy of Reform of the Central Public Administration	2006-2008
1.3.4	Ensure further judiciary reform
Action 1	Conduct further reform in order to ensure a more transparent and accessible legal process	ongoing
Action 2	Take necessary steps to improve the execution of courts decisions	2006-2008
Action 3	Review existing legislation, so as to ensure the independence and impartiality of judges and prosecutors, and to strengthen the capacity of the judiciary in line with European standards	2006-2008
1.3.5	Develop effective and transparent legislative and judicial oversight of the defence sector, including appropriate arrangements to conduct due legal process
Action 1	Optimise the role of the Legislature in overseeing defence and security activities by enhancing the involvement of relevant parliamentary committees.	ongoing
Action 2	Take steps to enhance specific education and training in overseeing defence and security activities for Parliamentarians and their staffs.	ongoing
Action 3	Establish a clear mechanism to ensure access for parliamentarians to information on national defence activities	2006-2008
Action 4	Review the existing Code of Military Discipline	2006-2008
Action 5	Improve the system dealing with complaints from military personnel	ongoing
1.3.6	Ensure freedom of press, expression and assembly
Action 1	Amend Moldovan legislation and ensure full enforcement of laws in order to achieve compliance with article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) with regard to guaranteeing freedom of speech and opinion	2006-2007
Action 2	Review the legal framework that regulates the audiovisual sphere in Moldova and amend as necessary to bring it in line with CoE standards	2006-2007
Action 3	Take steps to enhance specific education and training for journalists specialised in defence and security matters	2006-2007
Action 4	Study Moldovan legislation on access to classified and secret information of public interest with the goal of improving the transparency of government institutions and protecting human rights	2007
Action 5	Amend legislation as necessary to implement findings of the study on access to classified and secret information of public interest	2008-2009
1.3.7	In conjunction with CoE, OSCE, EU and other relevant international bodies, ensure that human rights legislation and practice are in line with internationally recognised standards
Action 1	Implement National Plan for Human Rights 2004-2008	2006-2008
Action 2	Adapt legislation and practice as necessary to ensure the Moldovan legal system meets ECHR standards	ongoing
Action 3	Ensure implementation of international human rights commitments, in particular through ratification of the European Charter of Regional and Minority Languages and proper implementation of the National Minorities Protection Framework Convention of the CoE.	ongoing
Action 4	Improve the human rights accountability mechanism; ensure a more transparent procedure for the appointment of the Ombudsperson	2007
Action 5	Carry out educational programs to increase human rights awareness among public officials	ongoing
Action 6	Adjust the national legal framework related to the  rights of refugees to EU standards	2007
1.3.8	Fight against corruption
Action 1	Participate actively in GRECO activities and implement GRECO anti-corruption recommendations; participate actively in the Anti-corruption Initiative of the Stability Pact	ongoing
Action 2	Implement the National Strategy to Prevent and Combat Corruption through the execution of annual anti-corruption action plans	2008-2009
Action 3	Ensure efficient functioning of the Centre for Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption, including effective intra-governmental coordination	ongoing
Action 4	Institute a clear and transparent accountability mechanism for preventing and dealing with corruption.	2007
Action 5	Improve corruption awareness by enhancing training and education of public officials	ongoing
Action 6	Coordinating anti-corruption activities deployed by public authorities, civil society and the private sector	ongoing

1.4      Combating terrorism and organised crime

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.4.1	Enhance Moldovan capabilities to combat terrorism, including its capabilities to manage crises caused by terrorist acts.
Action 1	Establish an Anti-terrorist Centre within the Information and Security Service (Providing with office, logistics, weapons and ammunitions)	2007-2008
Action 2	Improve inter-agency co-operation to combat terrorism by bringing the Anti-Terrorism Centre up to full operational capability	2007-2009
Action 3	Enhance anti-terrorism and consequence management capabilities through conducting national consequence management exercises	2007-2008
Action 4	Implement international anti-terrorism conventions and other relevant international legal instruments; ensure further consolidation of the national legal framework for fighting against terrorism; Draft a new redaction of the Law no. 633 on Prevention and Combating of Money-Laundering and Terrorism Funding and amend the Administrative Contraventions Code.	2006
Action 5	Improve interoperability between military and special counter-terrorism units, and prepare them for possible participation in NATO-led operations in accordance with special decisions of Moldovan authorities	ongoing
1.4.2	Contribute to relevant EAPC activities related to the fight against terrorism within the PAP-T framework
Action 1	Establish liaison and engage in information sharing with NATO via the Intelligence Liaison Unit (ILU), and raise awareness of NATO’s/Moldova’s intelligence requirements and interests	ongoing
Action 2	Development of trust between NATO and Moldova in the Intelligence field by establishing and maintaining permanent relationships through a nominated Moldovan ILU Point of Contact (POC) responsible for co-ordination of national position.	2006
Action 3	Elaborating a list of topics for an exchange programme, specifying particular areas of NATO-Moldova interest on which co-operation is desired in the fight against terrorism, in order to ask the Nations to mark information under these topics for release to Moldova and vice versa.	2006
Action 4	Establish, via the ILU, the procedure to send and receive Requests for Information (RFIs)	2006-2007
Action 5	Explore practical options and make recommendations about the mechanics and procedures to achieve effective intra-governmental information sharing.	2006-2007
Action 6	Enhance the contribution of  the Moldovan scientific community and expert networks to the fight against terrorism through co-operation under the Security Through Science (STS) programme	ongoing
1.4.3	Develop effective and transparent arrangements and practices to ensure compliance with internationally accepted norms and practices for export controls on defence technology and military equipment, including SALW
Action 1	Develop appropriate enforcement mechanisms and procedures; incorporate the principles of the European Code of Conduct on Arms Exports into national legislation and working procedures	ongoing
Action 2	Adopt the Protocol against Manufacturing and Illegal Trafficking of Firearms and their Components and Spare Parts	2006
Action 3	Ensure appropriate training for military and civilian personnel involved in implementing relevant norms and practices	ongoing
Action 4	Undertake a full review of existing weapons and ammunitions in order to establish a valid baseline for future control	2007-2008
Action 5	Improve release of public information regarding the way Moldova complies with international commitments	ongoing
1.4.4	Further develop legislation on combating money laundering and   financing terrorism
Action 1	Take further steps to bring the legislation and capacities against money laundering in line with international standards	ongoing
Action 2	Implement practical steps to suppress terrorism financing as foreseen by UNSC Resolution 1378	ongoing
1.4.5	Enhance Moldova’s capabilities in combating organised crime, including the management of the crisis caused by organised criminal activity.
Action 1	Improve the legislation on combating organised crime	ongoing
Action 2	Ratify European Convention on combating trafficking in human beings	2006
Action 3	Finalize Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Moldova and EUROPOL.	2006
Action 4	Ratify the Additional Protocol on Rights of the Child, Trade in Children, Infantile Pornography, and Prostitution	2006
Action 5	Enhance international cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime, including bilateral cooperation with Allies and the countries of the region	ongoing

 1.5       Democratic Control of the Armed Forces

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.5.1	Develop effective and transparent arrangements for the democratic control of defence activities, including reviewing the roles and responsibilities of key state institutions.
Action 1	In the framework of a new National Security Concept, review the roles and responsibilities of the Supreme Security Council (SSC), the President, the Parliament, and the Government in defence and security matters to improve efficiency, accountability, transparency, and democratic control of the armed forces.	2006-2008
Action 2	As necessary, adopt/amend legislation to improve arrangements and re-define responsibilities.	2007-2009
1.5.2	Develop effective and transparent measures to promote civilian participation in developing defence and security policy, cooperation with non-governmental organisations and arrangements to ensure appropriate public access to information on defence and security issues.
Action 1	Gradually increase the number of civilian personnel at the Ministry of Defence by identifying military posts that could be occupied by civilian personnel.	2006-2009
Action 2	Ensure that civilian personnel, covering defence matters at all levels, are trained appropriately	2007-2009
Action 3	Take steps to improve information or awareness and training of parliamentarians and their staff	ongoing
Action 4	Encourage civil society involvement in defence and security issues	ongoing
Action 5	Take necessary measures to improve access of the media and the public to defence and security matters and involve civilians, including think tanks and universities experts, in the formulation of security policies.	2006 - 2009

 1.6       Economic development and policy priorities

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.6.1	Promote stable, sound and, sustainable economic development
Action 1	Implement the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EGPRS), identifying medium and short-term priorities	2006-2007
Action 2	Adopt Medium-Term Expenditures Framework (MTEF) for 2007-2009, integrating central budget, local public authorities’ budget, off budget funds and foreign budgetary assistance.	2006
Action 3	Ensure full compatibility of EGPRS Programme with MTEF to provide fiscal durability	ongoing
Action 4	Implement commitments under the socio-economic chapter of the Moldova - EU Action Plan.	ongoing
Action 5	Continue to implement an adequate monetary and exchange rate policies, oriented towards the fulfillment of the Government’s major objective: the maintenance of the stability of the national currency through fostering proper conditions on the monetary, credit and currency markets, based on principles of the functional market economy, and ensuring reasonable inflation rate.	2006-2009
Action 6	Prevent inappropriate use of state financial resources	2006-2009
Action 7	Ensure relevant and rational use of foreign assistance.	permanently
Action 8	Develop competitiveness and business environment to attract an increased volume of direct investments, including foreign investments	ongoing
Action 9	Participation in regional energy projects to ensure consolidation of national energy security through better access to resources.	ongoing
Action 10	Diversification of resources of energy supply; further development of renewable sources of energy	ongoing
Action 11	Pursue opening and full utilization of transportation routes in the South east Europe/Black Sea regions	ongoing
Action 12	Improve cooperation with international financial institutions.	ongoing
Action 13	Participate in activities organized by NATO in view of consolidating the economic dimension of the national security	ongoing

 1.7       Cooperation with other international organisations

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
1.7.1	In the framework of European Neighbourhood Policy, prepare for and take steps towards closer institutional compatibility with the European Union geared toward the eventual membership
Action 1	Implement relevant provisions of the Moldova - EU Action Plan. Work to ensure coordination of activities and complementarity between IPAP, EU-Moldova Action Plan, Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (EGPRSP)	Ongoing
1.7.2	Encourage complementarity of actions deployed by International Organizations (IOs) active in Moldova, to minimize and prevent duplication and overlap
Action 1	Keep relevant International Organizations informed of progress/plans with other international organizations	ongoing
Action 2	Conduct together with NATO, OSCE, UNDP and UNEP consultations on environmental issues under the umbrella of the “Environment and Security” Initiative (ENVSEC).	2006-2007

CHAPTER 2:         DEFENCE, SECURITY AND MILITARY ISSUES

2.1 Establishment of structures to conduct reforms

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
2.1.1	Development of National Security Concept, National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy
Action 1	Develop a National Security Concept that will revise threat assessment and address national security system	2006
Action 2	Develop a National Security Strategy using a revised threat assessment that will address the entire security sector of the Republic of Moldova	2006 - 2007
Action 3	Based on the National Security Strategy, the MoD supported by appropriate experts and representatives from other governmental institutions will develop a National Military Strategy broadly defining the missions of the armed forces. The NMS will also define the orientation of the reforms of the armed forces.	2007 - 2008
2.1.2	Conduct of the Strategic Defence Review
Action 1	The Supreme Security Council headed by the President of state is responsible to guide the reform process. The Supreme Security Council will establish a State Commission which will be entrusted with the coordination and daily management of the Strategic Defence Review and the implementation of approved plans. This Commission will be supported by expert groups and when required should be the body making proposals to the Supreme Security Council. The Republic of Moldova will ask the Allied states to send specialized experts and provide necessary assistance for SDR process.	2007-2008
Action 2	The State Commission in charge of conducting SDR will prepare the Terms of Reference for the conduct of a complete SDR, including assumptions and limitations, and will propose it for approval to the Supreme Security Council.	2007
Action 3	Based on the National Security Strategy, conduct a Strategic Defence Review defining the structure, the infrastructure (bases, airfields, HQs) and tasks of the armed forces to meet the missions established in the NMS taking into account the strategic environment, threat assessment and available resources.	2008 - 2009
Action 4	Establish a reporting mechanism to keep the Supreme Security Council, Parliament and the personnel of the armed forces informed of the progress and results of the review.	2008
Action 5	Review the roles and responsibilities of the MoD and the Main Staff in the management of defence based on their reorganisation in accordance with NATO standards (J structure).	2007 - 2009
Action 6	The Armed Forces will also develop a public information strategy with the aim of gaining political and public support for reform plans. In this context, the Armed Forces will also educate and train appropriate public affairs specialists.	2007 - 2008
Action 7	As the Strategic Defence Review might recommend personnel and equipment adjustment, develop expertise to assess costs of retraining and reinserting of redundant personnel to civilian life, base and infrastructure closure and destroying ammunition and equipment.	2007 - 2008
2.1.3	Defence planning and budgeting
Action 1	Improve military budgeting by establishing a system which is more efficient and transparent and which better supports the budget estimate development for the Armed Forces.  Explore the international experience to establish a programme based defence budgeting system.	2008-2015
Action 2	Establish a defence planning cell within the Supreme Security Council, which will be responsible for the longer term planning and the development of statement of requirement to substantiate the acquisition of equipment for the Armed Forces.	2008-2010
Action 3	Using the results of the SDR, conduct cost analysis supporting the development and implementation of associated long-term plans.	2009-2014
2.1.4	Mobilisation system and reservists training
Action 1	Based on the results of the SDR, review and adapt current mobilisation system, to reflect the approved structure and available resources	2009 - 2012
Action 2	Based on the results of the SDR, review the size, category and the role of regular and reserve forces. Establish the cost and benefits associated with each solution, including training and equipment requirement.	2009 - 2012

 2.2 Military interoperability and training

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
2.2.1	Headquarters organisation and training
Action 1	Having completed the reorganisation of the integrated Ministry of Defence and the Main Staff using NATO structure, gradually reorganise all units of National Army using NATO structure for brigade and battalion levels.	2007 - 2010
Action 2	Having put in place mechanisms to ensure that NATO standards are applied within the 22d PK Battalion, use these mechanisms within training and education centre and within the individual unit training programmes, taking into account the results of SDR.	2007 - 2009
Action 3	Use the experience gained in the establishment and the training of the 22nd PK Battalion as a catalyst to improve training and promote the gradual transformation of other units of the armed forces.	2007 - 2010
2.2.2	Training Programme
Action 1	Develop training programme in accordance to NATO standards for the different branches of the armed forces.	2007-2009
Action 2	Put in place an evaluation mechanism that ensure that standards are met	2008-2010
Action 3	Establish a scale identifying the length of service that individuals having received specialised training must serve after having received this training. Review current contracts to ensure this new scale can be applied for each individual selected for training.	2007-2009
2.2.3	Professionalizing the National Army
Action 1	Man the rapid reaction force of the National Army with professional personnel.	2010-2012
Action 2	Based on the experience gained using the professional force, Moldova will conduct a study on the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a fully professional force. This study should cover operational readiness of the force, its operating costs, its training costs, and its overall capability. The results of this study should be used within the planned reform to determine if this option is affordable in the short term, the medium, or long term based on all other expenditure that will be necessary to move ahead with planned reforms.	2012- 2016
2.2.4	Assessment team
Action 1	Develop one team of assessors within the framework of OCC to perform self-assessment of units made available for NATO-led PfP operations so that these units can be certified through appropriate NATO mechanisms.	2007 - 2009

 2.3 Personnel training, management and recruitment (PAP-DIB 5.7) 

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
2.3.1	Personnel training
Action 1	Develop a plan to introduce appropriate NATO standards into military education and training courses	2007-2008
Action 2	Establish a senior and junior NCO training and education programme to assist in building a professional NCO corps.	2007-2009
Action 3	Define and develop standards and levels of initial training of recruits to a common military syllabus prior to specialization	2007-2009
2.3.2	Personnel management
Action 1	Establish a career management system for both civilians and militaries that will identify the conditions of their service within Armed Forces.	2007-2009
Action 2	Establish a system to identify relevant experience and skills of personnel so that the best qualified personnel are assigned to the appropriate posts within the armed forces or to perform training.	2007-2009
Action 3	In order to improve the existing systems seek advice on qualifications and training needed for performance of duties in particular posts and promotion.	2007-2009
Action 4	Improve the existing system of fair and transparent evaluation of performance for officers, NCOs, soldiers and civilian personnel as the basis for the selection of those eligible for promotion to higher rank. This system should clearly outline to individuals what is expected of them and what they need to do to develop their skills.	2007-2009
Action 5	Establish standard financial salary scales for each rank (military and civilian personnel) plus rates of additional pay for special qualifications or duty.	2008
2.3.3	Personnel recruitment
Action 1	Review and improve recruitment system to ensure that the armed forces can attract the best candidates. This review should also include a review of the offer to candidates; salary, benefits, social support, and how those compare with the outside working market.	2007-2009
Action 2	Review the current recruitment procedures of professional soldiers to ensure that the best candidates from current serving conscripts have an opportunity to become professional earlier.	2007-2009

 2.4 Long term plans for Consultation, Command and Control (C3), Logistics, Equipment, and Airspace Surveillance and Management

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
2.4.1	Consultation, Command, and Control (C3)
Action 1	Using the result of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), develop a long term C3 plan and architecture for the C3 systems (including communication, navigation and identification systems and automated information systems plus their functional services) needed to match the operational requirement identified by the SDR. In support of this objective, Moldova will support the NC3B NNEC and interoperability sub-committee activities, participate in NATO and coalition CIS interoperability testing activities and seek specialist support from NC3A.	2009 - 2011
Action 2	Incrementally implement acquisition and modernisation of necessary equipment, demonstrating capability and interoperability at every stage	2012-2014
2.4.2	Logistics
Action 1	Based on the National Security Strategy and the National Military Strategy, develop the Armed Forces Logistic Concept. Based on the Logistic Concept and the SDR objectives develop a Long-Term Logistic Requirements Plan.	2009 - 2011
Action 2	In order to increase logistic interoperability with the Alliance, take steps to familiarise logistics personnel with NATO logistics policies, doctrine, procedures and standards in all logistic functional areas (Host Nation Support - HNS, Movement and Transportation-M&TG, Medical Support, Equipment Maintenance, Material, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL))	2007 - 2009
Action 3	Based on the Life Cycle and Life Cycle Management approach, investigate the possibility of implementing a unique (joint) weapon accounting system	2010-2014
Action 4	Development of a Long Term Plan for equipment acquisition and modernisation. Development of an Equipment in-service logistic support concept and plan.	2010-2014
2.4.3	Equipment
Action 1	Using the results of the SDR, update the current National Army Building and Development Action Plan and State Action Plan for Building and Development of the Armed Forces for equipment upgrade and modernisation and develop a long term equipment plan.	2009 - 2010
2.4.4	Air Defence and Airspace Management
Action 1	Conduct survey of current airspace surveillance, management and air defence system to determine improvements needed to meet coverage of national airspace and ensure adequate air defence and management.	2006-2007
Action 2	Examine the feasibility of data exchange between civilian air traffic control and military airspace control to develop an integrated air picture within a national air operation centre	2006-2007
Action 3	Using results of action 1 and 2, determine costs of the required modernisation and develop a shared project between civilian and military authority	2007
Action 4	The new airspace management system should provide the capability to feed the integrated air picture to the air defence system units.	2007-2008
Action 5	Moldova will initiate a programme to join the NATO air situation data exchange. It will also consider the feasibility to share air picture data with its neighbours	2008-2009

 2.5 Improve security of armament and ammunitions

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
Action 1	Exchange of information with NATO Allies on best methods to ensure an efficient and cost effective protection of ammunition and armament depots using new technologies	2006-2008
Action 2	Establish mandatory safety procedures for all weapons systems and training activities and establish an inspection group to verify compliance with the designated procedures and policies. This inspection group will also verify that units and personnel are complying with the procedures and will have the authority to investigate all accidents or apparent violations of the policies and procedures	2006-2008

 2.6 Carabineer Troops (PAP-DIB 5.4, 5.7)

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
Action 1	Within the National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy review roles and responsibilities of Carabineer Troops to better support the Armed Forces’ Action Plan.	2006-2008
Action 2	In the framework of the SDR, conduct a force structure review to meet the missions assigned to the Carabineer under the agreed financial resources.	2006 - 2008
Action 3	Improve the capabilities of the military units (training/logistic support) of Carabineer Troops to practically assist the Emergency Situation Department in managing the consequences of Natural Disasters and Emergency Situations	2007
Action 4	Review and improve the capabilities of units to enable them to perform their assigned missions, including specialised units, which could be involved in peacetime, crisis, war or anti-terrorist operations	2008
Action 5	Improve combat and support capabilities (training and equipping). SDR process will set the priorities for the implementation of this action.	2008-2010
Action 6	Language training for contracted personnel of Carabineer Troops for potential participation in Peacekeeping Operations	2007-2010

2.7 Border Guard Service

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
2.7.1	Reorganization of Border Guard Service of the Republic of Moldova
Action 1	Review legislation concerning the respective powers, functional responsibilities, roles and missions of Border Guard Service, customs authorities, police, military and civilian authorities in order to define the new responsibilities of the Border Guard Service in accordance with commonly agreed European standards	till 2008
Action 2	Review the current Border Guard Service organisation with the aim of transforming it into a cost-effective law enforcement organization, and the development of an integrated approach to border security which covers all aspects of border policy and aims to establish open but controlled and secure borders in accordance with European Standards and initiatives	2006-2009
Action 3	The transformation and reorganisation should also consider the improvement of the logistic support of the Border Guard Service	2008
Action 4	The Border Guard Service will develop and put in place a more efficient and transparent budget planning system, and will train personnel to develop and implement that system.	2007-2008
2.7.2	Gradual professionalisation of the Border Guard Service in compliance with European Union standards in border guard field and elaboration of adequate system of human resources management
Action 1	Gradually replace conscripts with the aim of manning the entire organisation with contracted personnel. Financial resources will be budgeted and allocated to support this transformation	2006 - 2009
Action 2	Review tasks and job description of the Border Guard Service and establish a new personnel management system. Develop a new management system defining the responsibilities and tasks of the Border Guard Service personnel using international practices.	2007-2009
2.7.3	Personnel training in compliance with European standards
Action 1	Familiarisation with the legal and operational norms of countries in the Euro-Atlantic area with regard to borders, visas, asylum, and migration	2007-2008
Action 2	Up-grading BGS personnel in compliance with European standards in different activities in border guard field, participation at different regional and international events	annually
Action 3	Modernisation of the Border Guard Training Centre (capacity and equipment)	2007-2008
Action 4	Seek assistance to provide foreign language training to personnel	annually
Action 5	Experience sharing with Allies and Partner states in the field of assuring State Border security. Familiarisation with the activity of joint contact points and centers of Allies and Partner states in order to participate further at the activity of Joint Contact Center Galati, as well as familiarisation with tasks and activities of liaison officers	2007-2009
Action 6	Training and exchanges with border authorities from neighbouring states in order to better patrol joint borders and prevent illegal transits	2007-2009
Action 7	Familiarisation and training of Border Guard Service personnel relating to peacekeeping operations	ongoing
Action 8	Structural and operational re-organisation of training institutions taking into account operative situation and Euro-Atlantic requirements	2007-2009
Action 9	Improve the training programme so that personnel are trained using modern norms of border control and security	2007-2008
2.7.4	Modernization of infrastructure and equipment of Border Guard Service and enhance the level of mobility and efficiency (increase responsiveness ability)
Action 1	Develop a plan on how to best improve infrastructure within the border zone. Estimate costs for the improvement and identify resources to implement the agreed plan	2006-2008
Action 2	Develop a plan covering the needed surveillance including night vision systems, document verification, drugs and WMD detectors, technical equipment for State Border surveillance unattended ground sensors, etc., to improve border security.  Develop cost estimates for the provision of this equipment and allocate financial resources within modernisation funds to meet the agreed plan.  The equipment should allow for first line, second line, and expert level inspection	2007-2008
Action 3	Acquisition and using of boats in view to detect duly all illegal acts committed on water borders	2007
Action 4	Identify the minimum number of all terrain vehicles, helicopters, and river patrol boats that would be necessary to improve the quick reaction capability for the State Border Service. Improve State Border surveillance on border rivers. Identify financial resources for the acquisition, maintenance, operations, and personnel training for this equipment. Acquire equipment	2007-2008
Action 5	Mobile intervention units training must ensure that such units can maximize new mobility tools to improve border security’. Start the formation of personnel to improve the capabilities of the mobile intervention units at the border	2007-2008
2.7.5	Enhance data exchange at the national and international levels
Action 1	Establish mechanism for data exchange with relevant national authorities and institutions	2006-2007
Action 2	Establish a communication and information system for connectivity between the central headquarters, regional directorates, border guard pickets and checkpoints	2006 - 2008
Action 3	Establish joint information exchange mechanisms with neighbouring countries and seek bilateral cooperation to improve information sharing	2007-2009
Action 4	Assure efficient data exchange of Border Guard Service with similar institutions of Allies and Partner states	2007 - 2009
2.7.6	Develop international cooperation
Action 1	Participate in the implementation of the National Action Plan aimed at the realisation of Trade and Transport Facilitation Project in the GUAM framework	ongoing
Action 2	Select relevant international border security events within national IPP	ongoing
Action 3	Conclude cooperation agreements in border guard field with adjacent states and with other states of Euro-Atlantic space in the field of cooperation and mutual assistance on border guard issues, as well as in the field of legal regulation of information exchange to prevent trans-border criminality	2006-2008
Action 4	Initiate and gradually increase cooperation with the European Agency for the Management or Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union to improve overall border security in the region	ongoing
Action 5	Implementation of TWINNING Programs (institutional twinning) and TAIEX (technical assistance and information exchange)	2006-2010
Action 6	Participation of Border Guard Service at the development of trans-border cooperation with national corresponding institutions of the adjacent states, also establish of contact service with other institutions for border surveillance and control (at the experts level in the field of international relations of respective agencies)	annually

 CHAPTER 3:  Public Information, Science, Environment and Civil Emergency Planning

3.1 Public Information on Security and Defence Matters

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
3.1.1	Enhance public awareness of defence reform and security issues
Action 1	Interact with civil society on information issues through creation of a Public Diplomacy Task Force (chaired by MFA or presidential administration representative) bringing together officials, members of the mass media, and representatives of civil society	2006
Action 2	Develop National Information Strategy on defence reform and security issues with involvement of civil society	2007
Action 3	Improve capabilities of public information specialists within the Armed Forces through further training	ongoing
3.1.2	Enhance public awareness on NATO
Action 1	Support the Information Centre to be opened at the State University of Moldova.	2006
Action 2	Support setting up NATO Book Stands at regional universities. (B?l?i, Cahul)	2006-2008
Action 3	Organise seminars/workshops/conferences with support of NATO PDD for specific target audience (local authorities, universities, journalists, NGOs).	ongoing
Action 4	Organize a “NATO week” in Moldova	2007
Action 5	Regularly prepare and air TV/Radio information about NATO	ongoing

 3.2. Science Committee (SCOM) and Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society (CCMS)

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
3.2.1	Enhance environmental protection legislation/practices
Action 1	Draft an action plan for harmonization of legislation and national norms with those of EU in the field of environmental protection and the use of natural resources	2006
Action 2	Improve and modernize the national monitoring system of environmental quality in line with international standards	2008-2010
Action 3	Draft and implement the Joint Partnership Programme for managing trans-boundary water courses and improving it with Warning and Alert Accidents Systems	2008-2009
Action 4	Elaborate a regional database aimed at improving the natural calamities prediction and warning system	2010
Action 5	Develop a regional database of warning and alert systems for natural disasters in order to improve human security.	2007-2009
3.2.2	Address critical security priorities through activities under the STS
Action 1	Continue to develop the RENAM network scientific research and education system, especially in areas that focus on addressing Moldova’s security challenges
Action 2	Continue participation in computer networks projects with a focus on enhancing the computer and research networks in Moldova. Continue participation in computer networks projects, launching a new regional cooperation with partner research and educational networks, realization of new capacitive fibre optics links aimed at enhancing reliable and secure external connections for Moldovan Research Educational Community	ongoing
Action 3	Implement the regional project SfP 980468 “Harmonization of Seismic Hazard Risk Reduction in countries influenced by Vrancea earthquakes
3.2.3	Respond to national Moldovan science and technology priorities through concrete collaborative activities
Action 1	Conduct cooperative activities focusing on the Bioterrorism threat	ongoing
Action 2	Conduct cooperative activities contributing to Food Chain Security in Moldova	ongoing
Action 3	Conduct cooperative activities to enhance Information Technology/ Communications Technology expertise in Moldova	ongoing
3.2.4	In cooperation with OSCE, UNDP and UNEP identify and address local and regional environmental issues that are threats to security
Action 1	Conduct together with NATO, OSCE, UNDP and UNEP consultations on environmental issues under the umbrella of the Environment and Security (ENVSEC) initiative
Action 2	Implement national project on clean-up and destruction of dangerous chemicals and pesticides (in cooperation with ENVSEC and PfP Trust Funds)	Ongoing
3.2.5	Conduct regional and national activities addressing key Moldovan priorities under the Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society (CCMS)
Action 1	Propose a Pilot Study on “Environmental Impact of Pollutants in a Trans-Boundary Context” with the objective of conducting an assessment of trans-boundary impact on environmental pollution in a regional context, taking into account existing international environmental conventions.	2006-2008
Action 2	Enhance participation of Moldovan experts in on-going CCMS activities.	2006-2010

3.3 Crisis Management, Civil Emergency Planning and Emergency Preparedness

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
3.3.1	Enhance Moldova’s overall crisis management capabilities, inter-agency co-ordination and crisis communication
Action 1	Review existing national crisis management procedures and arrangements.	2007-2009
Action 2	Further develop national crisis management arrangements and procedures for inter-agency co-ordination.	2008-2009
Action 3	Establish a fully operational National Crisis Centre	2009
Action 4	Develop information collection and analysis capabilities in the disaster response area	2006-2010
Action 5	Develop a strategy for informing the population regarding civil protection, including increasing public awareness about NATO and EAPC/PfP activities in these areas, with the goal of enhancing public preparedness for emergencies
3.3.2	Improvement of Emergency Preparedness
Action 1	Strengthen the legal basis of institutions involved in civil emergency planning	2006-2008
Action 2	Implement the GIS system in Civil Emergency Management	2006-2007
Action 3	Reorganise the Department of Emergency Situations in accordance with the Military Reform Concept and Civil Protection Concept. Adopt the new Civil Protection Concept	2006-2007
Action 4	In conjunction with the Moldovan scientific community, perform a survey on non-traditional threats to security like soil erosion, landslides, earthquakes, environmental pollution, and decrease of resources.	2006-2008
Action 5	Enhance the professional preparedness of emergency responders - through joint workshops, exercises and courses held both in Moldova and abroad - aimed at raising Moldova’s rescue system to international standards, to be able to provide international emergency assistance;	2006-2008
Action 6	Exchange experience in different spheres of civil disaster management for a range of disasters; ensure greater Moldovan participation in SCEPC subcommittees, including by a wider range of Moldovan governmental institutions;	2006-2008
Action 7	Review external coordination mechanism with international organisations; improve cooperation and co-ordination with other external civil emergency agencies;	2006-2008
Action 8	Participation in NATO-organized exercises to achieve readiness and interoperability necessary to work with partners within the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Co-ordination Centre (EADRCC)	2006-2009
Action 9	Improvement of English language skills of the personnel to facilitate international cooperation	2006-2009
Action 10	Organisation of an international exercise on civil emergency with the participation of Bulgaria, Romania and other countries of the  Black Sea region	2007
3.3.3	Improvement of Emergency Response System
Action 1	Review of the state information policy and detailed plans with respect to emergency situations	2006-2010
Action 2	Development of a civil crisis management information system that will serve as a tool and co-ordination mechanism for disaster or civil crisis management resources, including the development, systematisation and management of the information flow to make these resources more accessible.	2006-2008
Action 3	Establishment of an Epidemiological response system building on existing technical and human resources of medical institutions. Participation in workshops, courses and meetings in countries that have similar response systems.	2008
Action 4	Improve links and interoperability with Allies in order to operate alongside them effectively in the context of the EADRCC.	ongoing
Action 5	Consider contribution to the Inventory of National CBR response capabilities.	ongoing

 CHAPTER 4:  Administrative, Protective Security, and Resource Issues

 4.1 Administrative Issues

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
4.1.1	Ensure effective IPAP Implementation through co-ordination, liaison, and coherent management of supporting programmes
Action 1	Implement the Concept of reform of the central public administration (government) and further apply principles of good governance to the national security and defence sector	ongoing
Action 2	Draft a National Programme for the implementation of the IPAP	2006
Action 3	Ensure adequate inter-agency co-ordination through the National Commission for IPAP Elaboration and Implementation	ongoing
Action 4	Establish working groups/task forces subordinated to the National Commission for IPAP aimed at addressing specific IPAP goals/reforms
Action 5	Ensure adequate liaison with NATO HQ by establishing a Moldovan Mission at NATO HQ that would be provided with necessary financial and human resources (civil and military personnel); seek to establish secure communication system between Chisinau and this Mission	2007-2008
Action 6	Consider sending Moldovan officers to NATO HQ IS (incl. EADRCC) and IMS PSE positions	ongoing
Action 7	Ensure effective cooperation with the NATO Contact Point Embassy in the Republic of Moldova	ongoing
Action 8	Create necessary structures to conduct Strategic Defence Review	2006

 4.2        Resources

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
4.2.1	Ensure adequate funding of IPAP supporting programmes and activities
Action 1	Identify and allocate financial and human resources required for the implementation of the IPAP	ongoing
Action 2	Elaborate IPAP-linked assistance list to identify and prioritize assistance needed to successfully implement the IPAP	2006
Action 3	Ensure effective coordination/tracking of assistance requests/offers through the National Commission for the IPAP Elaboration and Implementation	permanently
Action 4	Explore planning and budgeting systems of different countries.	2006-2007
Action 5	Develop a national expertise in the area of planning and budgeting systems.	2006-2008
Action 6	Evaluate planning and budgeting system best fitting national situation and ensure proper coordination between all ministries and other appropriate government bodies involved in the planning process. Based on sound financial planning, this planning system should also aim at introducing a more stable planning basis. The new system should provide for a timely and firm budget forecast for the next financial year as well as a reliable estimate for the years to follow.	2008-2010

 4.3        Protective Security

Objectives Actions	Moldovan Objectives Specific national measures	Timelines
4.3.1	Full implementation of the security agreement signed between the government of Moldova and NATO
Action 1	Ensure NATO’s minimum security standards required by the Security Agreement signed between Moldovan authorities and NATO are met	ongoing
Action 2	Continue extending existing registry system, according to flow of information and requirements	ongoing
Action 3	Continue identification of posts which require NATO Personnel Security Clearances	ongoing
4.3.2	Enhance national system of information protection
Action 1	Enhance cooperation with relevant services of other countries to improve work of the NSA	ongoing
Action 2	Develop and implement security education / training programmes for Moldovan experts working with NATO classified information aimed at improving the overall work of the NSA	2006-2007
Action 3	Develop cryptographic protection of information on classified electronic systems, networks and communication lines, especially for exchange of classified information between Chisinau and the Mission of Moldova to NATO. As an interim step, look to establish Pemheart communications between Chisinau and Mission of Moldova to NATO.	2007-2009