Entrepreneurial education and sustainable development in the Republic of Moldova: synergies and perspectives

Entrepreneurship is an essential factor in economic and social development, contributing to innovation, competitiveness, and economic diversification. At the heart of this process is the entrepreneur, as an agent of change, capable of transforming ideas into concrete initiatives and mobilising resources to create value. In developed economies, entrepreneurs strengthen the middle class, thus ensuring social and political stability. That is why promoting entrepreneurship is a strategic priority in the Republic of Moldova and in European countries. The policy of supporting entrepreneurship includes training programs, consulting services, and facilitating access to financing, with the aim of developing an environment conducive to economic initiatives. At the European level, the Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasize the importance of entrepreneurial education in training young people and promoting a sustainable economy. In Moldova, the SME strategy and Law No. 179/2016 confirm the need to integrate entrepreneurial education at all levels of the education system.