Veronica Crețu, expert in the field of Good Governance, established in Austria, visited the Diaspora Relations Bureau

The visit of Veronica Crețu, co-president of the National Committee for Open Government and founder of the Moldova4EU Diaspora Task Force, expert in the field of Good Governance, established in Austria, contributed to completing the agenda of the Diaspora Relations Bureau (BRD) with new objectives.

The expert referred to the importance of the involvement of the highly qualified diaspora in the processes at home. „We are ready to act and mobilize the diaspora to intervene on the collaboration agenda with civil society, on the open government agenda. For this purpose, we have created a working group with colleagues, and through BRD we can provide support as needed”, said Veronica Crețu.

Nadejda Zubco, head of the Diaspora Relations Office, thanked the guest for her cooperation and support, for identifying and encouraging diaspora experts who apply their knowledge for the benefit of the country. The head of BRD expressed her gratitude and appreciation for strengthening the efforts of the intellectual potential outside the country, stating that this is a phenomenal thing.

In the same vein, Nadejda Zubco invited Veronica Crețu to the 10th edition of the Diaspora Congress that will take place on August 18-20, specifying that the presence of the diaspora at this far-reaching event is very important.

Veronica Crețu, for her part, thanked for the invitation and added that, from the perspective of the conceptual framework, it would be essential to identify the needs in public institutions. Sectors that are open to engaging with members of the diaspora, available to connect for research, data analysis and other collaborations, can be specifically covered.

Also, the expert mentioned that there are several types of involvement from outside citizens, some being open only to listen about what is happening at home, others want to contribute with something very concrete, and from another category there are those who even want to to come on the spot, supported by development partners who can favor our diaspora experts over those who are foreign. „We also have examples of citizens who have already returned and are employed in leading institutions”, added Veronica Crețu.

The dialogue was productive and efficient, contributing to the creation of a road map, for now non-formal, but which will constitute a real support in strengthening the link between the highly qualified diaspora and the authorities.