Based on AmCham’s Business CORe, Business Climate Sentiment Survey, and Tax&Customs Survey and following the goal and philosophy of the Association, AmCham Moldova aims to foster a transparent, predictable, and efficient business environment by improving the dialogue between the private sector and public authorities. The AmCham METRIX (Moldovan Economic Transformation and Reform IndeX) is a comprehensive business climate assessment tool to evaluate policy impact on the business environment and several key activities that will foster and strengthen the messages from the METRIX, working as a data-driven advocacy mechanism. This exercise is carried out with the support of Victoriabank and Visa, with Forbes Romania as a media partner and CFA Romania as a knowledge partner.
The general score of METRIX is:
METRIX is composed of two components:
Component 1 : Business perception assessment
- A survey of a nationwide statistically representative sample of companies evaluating the impact of policies and public administration in 10 critical areas, including taxation, labor, trade, energy, and more. This survey captures both current business sentiment and projections for the next 12 months, providing actionable insights into the state of Moldova’s business climate.
- Future policy forecasting
A forward-looking component that anticipates economic developments in alignment with Moldova’s EU integration goals. This is based on stakeholder consultations with AmCham members, government institutions, and economic researchers, helping to forecast trends and future challenges for the business community.
Component 2 : Policy impact analysis
- A quantitative evaluation of Moldova's fiscal, trade, and labor policies using the Vector Auto-Regression (VAR) model. This model simulates how policy changes influence Moldova’s business environment relative to peer countries, helping benchmark Moldova’s competitiveness in the region
| Weight | Impact | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | 0.1 | + |
| Labor force participation rate | 0.209 | + |
| Labor tax | 0.43 | - |
| CIT | 0.12 | - |
| eCommerce | 0.14 | + |
Key Outcomes of the METRIX Model
- Objective Business Climate Assessment – A structured, quantitative framework to evaluate the effectiveness of economic policies.
- Policy-Driven Decision Making – Enhances public-sector accountability and aligns regulatory policies with business needs.
- Transparency & Predictability – Informs both government and businesses on areas needing reform and improvement.
- Scalability & Regional Replication – The index model can be extended to other policy areas or adopted in neighboring countries.
This initiative positions Moldova for a more competitive, transparent, and inclusive business environment >in alignment with EU integration and global economic best practices.
Stay tuned! METRIX just started.
