RESILIENCY-ORIENTED AGRICULTURAL MODERNIZATION MODEL: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

The agricultural sector of the Republic of Moldova represents a keystone of the national economy, even if it faces substantial challenges connected to climate change, insuficient modernization, low productivity and underdeveloped sub-sectors. The pursuit of achieving a resilient sector has become an essential priority, necessitating theoretical insights and practical modernization strategies. The paper is aiming to analyze the theoretical foundations of resiliency-oriented agricultural modernization model and to present their practical applicability in the context of the domestic agricultural sector. It combines an in-depth review of the academic literature in the field with an analysis of the model’s content. Findings present that diversification of sub-sectors and their revival, increasing competitiveness, as well as an enhanced public support can improve productivity and resilience of the sector. The results highlight that resiliency-oriented modernization should mix theoretical models with locally adapted practices, being supported by coherent governance and targeted support.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ: 

Resilience, agricultural sector, modernization, Republic of Moldova

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:

The article was developed within the framework of Subprogram 030101 „Strengthening the resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of the economy of the Republic of Moldova in the context of the accession process to the European Union”, institutional funding.

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