The Public Procurement Agency and its role in public procurement procedures in the Republic of Moldova

The fundamental principles provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova: art. 4, 15, 16, 23 which guide the Ministry of Finance in the development and implementation of policies in the field of public procurement consist in ensuring a functional, efficient and transparent legal framework in the field of public procurement, including by harmonizing it with European ones, European Union Directives on public procurement and international standards. One of the basic responsibilities of the Ministry of Finance is the creation and promotion of state policy in the field of public procurement. The Public Procurement Agency is the specialized body subordinated to the Ministry of Finance, which ensures the implementation of state policy in the field of public procurement. The AAP’s duties include, in general terms, ensuring compliance with public procurement procedures and conducting an analysis of the public procurement system.