THE ROLE OF THE US IN THE MODERNIZATION OF THE COUNTRY. THE CASE OF MOLDOVA AND GEORGIA

Abstract

Moldova and Georgia - countries, which showed great results in democracy and liberalization promotion. The US is one of the main actors that played an important role in democracy and economic development in these countries. It is important to evaluate the role of the US in the democratization and liberalization of both countries, to show main objectivities of US agencies and programs, which operating in Moldova and Georgia. Comparing two Cooperation Strategies implemented in Moldova and Georgia, directions of cooperation should be pointed out. Hence, USAID has almost the same policies towards democracy promotion and economic growth, however the Georgia-USAID Cooperation Strategy has one important distinction from the Moldovan one, USAID is working on increasing of engagement with the occupied territories. The Moldova-USAID Cooperation Strategy has no such direction, however it with well-known that US has some projects in Transnistria, following article will cover them. The main conclusion of the article is that US’s activity in Georgia is much higher than in Moldova. According to the Georgia-USAID Cooperation Strategy, USAID plays an essential role in coordinating the donor activity in Georgia. As part of donor coordination efforts led by the Ministry of Finance, USIAD continues to participate in various donor coordination forums. On the contrary, USAID in Moldova, according to the Moldova--USAID Cooperation Strategy, has no such function.