Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The trade sector in the Republic of Moldova underwent significant transformations during the period 2015–2023, driven by digitalization, the modernization of distribution channels, and European economic integration. This article analyses the main trends in the activity of enterprises operating in the trade sector, highlights key challenges (deficiencies in logistics infrastructure, illegal trade, and low competitiveness), and outlines development perspectives through modernization, digitalization, the expansion of logistics infrastructure, strengthening the logistics infrastructure and the stimulation of private investment. The study relies on official statistical data and specialized analyses to provide a clear picture of the sector’s evolution and the strategies required for sustainable growth. The article was developed within Subprogram 030101 “Strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of the economy of the Republic of Moldova in the context of the European Union Accession Process”.
Source: Akademos
Authors: Lidia Maier, Natalia Vinogradova
Institution: Institutul Național de Cercetări Economice
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204641554