World Bank Considers Supporting AI and Cybersecurity Projects in Moldova

The World Bank will support AI and cybersecurity projects in Moldova

Moldova’s Prime Minister Vasile Tofan discussed with Michel Kerf, the World Bank’s Regional Director for Digital Transformation, the potential for applying artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity in healthcare, agriculture and other sectors of the economy.

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The parties also discussed potential funding for projects aimed at digitalisation and strengthening the country’s resilience to digital threats.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed Moldova’s interest in utilising the latest artificial intelligence technologies. He invited development partners to put forward specific initiatives, identifying sectors in which the introduction of AI would help optimise processes and reduce the time taken to complete certain tasks.

Healthcare and agriculture were cited as potential areas for the application of new technologies. In these sectors, digital solutions can be used to improve the efficiency of work processes; however, specific projects and expected outcomes have not yet been announced.

Vasile Tofan also invited interested partners to test innovative ideas and services in Moldova with a view to subsequently scaling them up to other countries. This approach involves using the country as a testing ground for digital solutions prior to their wider implementation.

The World Bank is considering support for cyber resilience

A separate topic of discussion was the strengthening of Moldova’s cyber resilience. Michel Kerf expressed his willingness to explore opportunities to support projects aimed at identifying digital vulnerabilities and developing the capacity to protect against cyber risks.

For both the state and the business sector, strengthening cyber defence is becoming increasingly important as the use of digital services and technologies expands.

Following the meeting, areas for further cooperation were identified: the application of AI across various sectors, the digitalisation of government and economic processes, and the strengthening of cyber security. The next step could be to draw up specific proposals and assess the possibilities for their funding.

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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