MOLDOVA - 2008 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX

Corruption rating improved in 2008 vs 2007

According to 2008 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX published by Transparency International, Moldova improved its position in 2008 (109th) compared to 2007 (111th).

Corruption rating better compared with Russia and Ukraine but worse compared with Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria

Moldova's corruption rating remains worse compared with neighboring EU countries and Turkey - Romania (70th), Bulgaria (72th), Turkey (58th), but much better than its key CSI partners Russia (147th) and Ukraine (134th)

1. Dependence of the country on fuel imports

Moldova has no energy resources and most of its energy needs are satisfied with imported natural gas, petrol and electricity. Alternative sources of energy are being developed on a marginal scale.

2. Transnistria - a breakaway region in the eastern part of the country