PROJECT “SUPPORT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF APICULTURE IN REPUBLIC MOLDOVA” 2021-2023, project co-financed within the framework of the Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. CI SANDIC HONEY GROUP is the beneficiary of the project “SUPPORT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF APICULTURE IN REPUBLIC MOLDOVA” during the period of: 2021 – 2023. Objective of the project The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland supported the implementation in the Republic of Moldova of the project: “Support for the comprehensive development of apiculture in Moldova”, which was set to be implemented in rural areas of Moldova during the period 2021-2023 by a Polish NGO - the East Foundation, in partnership with the National Agency for Rural Development (ACSA) from the Republic of Moldova. The project was focusing on support of the comprehensive development of beekeeping, which is of strategic importance for Moldovan agricultural sector (bees are responsible for pollination of approx. 84% of all plants, which has a direct impact on farmers' yields and improving the biodiversity of the environment). The project was to be implemented during the years 2021-2023, and included comprehensive and multilateral support in the field of education, bee breeding, processing, local sales and support for the export of apiculture products, as well as creating stable conditions for further sustainable development of the entire sector. The concept of the project assumed replacing the often-destructive competition at the local level with the development of forms of long-term cooperation and specialization. The project included: equipping a beekeeper training centre, support for a model apiary and honey processing plant, modernization of the regional beekeeping base, construction and equipment of a beekeeping development centre, development of a beekeeping product cooperative and modernization of a honey export plant. The implementation of the project contributed to creation of 59 new jobs in rural communities and achievement (in 2021-2023) of an increase in total sales revenues by nearly 180% by 2023. The project was implemented in 6 villages located in 4 regions of Moldova and was fully in line with the National Development Strategy of Moldova 2030 as well as Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy for 2022-2027.