One such mechanism is set out in a draft Government decision on the establishment of the National Coordination Centre for Cyber Security. It is proposed that the Cyber Security Agency be designated as the centre; it will collaborate with the European Cyber Security Competence Centre, inform potential beneficiaries about funding opportunities, and assist them in preparing funding applications and forming international consortia.
Funding to support organisations in the Republic of Moldova is to be sourced from European programmes, including ‘Digital Europe’ and ‘Horizon Europe’. The maximum amount of support granted to a beneficiary will be 60,000 euros, except in special cases. Beneficiaries will be selected on a competitive basis.
To fulfil these new responsibilities, a separate cyber security project management department will be established within the Cyber Security Agency. The agency’s staff will increase from 44 to 48. An annual budget of approximately 1.24 million lei is earmarked for the remuneration of the four new staff members, excluding social security and health insurance contributions payable by the employer.
Before being granted the right to manage European funds directly, the agency will have to pass an assessment by the European Commission, demonstrating that it has the necessary administrative and financial capacity, as well as internal control and risk management mechanisms.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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