A recent legislation in Moldova seeks to introduce changes to the Law of Culture, which was first enacted in 1999. The new law aims to expand the state’s responsibilities towards young talents and graduates in the cultural sector. It provides for a range of incentives, including financial aid and other employment-related advantages. These benefits are meant to motivate successful graduates to work for a public institution in the cultural domain and thus enable them to pursue their artistic career with greater ease.
One of the key provisions of the new law is that young graduates from professional and vocational institutions will benefit from a one-time indemnity of 90,000 lei if they agree to work in public institutions or subdivisions for at least three years. Meanwhile, graduates from universities will receive a higher indemnity of 120,000 lei. The aid will be disbursed in three annual instalments and is intended to assist the recipients in settling their affairs and establishing themselves in their chosen field.
In addition to the employment benefits, the legislation also creates a framework for non-commercial cultural organizations to receive financial support from the central authority. Eligibility for this support will be determined through a public competition process. These provisions aim to enhance the cultural ecosystem in the country and nurture the growth of young artists and organizations putting cultural projects forward.
Overall, the new law promises to help strengthen the cultural sector in Moldova and provide young graduates with greater opportunities to develop their artistic careers. The incentives provided in the legislation are intended to encourage graduates to pursue careers in public institutions, which will help increase the capacity of the cultural sector in the long term. The law also recognizes the contribution of non-commercial cultural organizations and provides a framework for them to access financial support from the government.
