Republic of Moldova: The impact of HIV/AIDS in the world of work

The objective of the paper is to discuss some of the issues that need to be taken into consideration when developing a support strategy for the Republic of Moldova, where HIV/AIDS may undermine development progress achieved since the country’s independence. The focus of the paper is on an area that has received very little attention in the literature on HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe: the effects of the epidemic on labour markets and its implications for sustained development. The ultimate goal of GTZ and ILO/AIDS is to help build the capacity of government, employers and workers in implementing policies to prevent the spread of HIV and reduce its impact.