The Second Edition of AmCham METRIX (Moldovan Economic Transformation and Reform IndeX) presents an in-depth, data-driven assessment of how government policies shape Moldova’s business climate. This structured tool evaluates the impact of regulatory changes, highlights priority areas for improvement, and strengthens evidence-based dialogue between the private sector and public authorities.
This edition draws on findings from a nationwide Business Perception Assessment, offering a clear picture of how companies experience current policies and their implementation.
Participants will also gain insights into future policy forecasting, including Moldova’s EU accession commitments and anticipated regulatory developments that will shape the country’s economic trajectory.
Grounded in AmCham’s Business CORe, Business Climate Sentiment Survey, and Tax & Customs Survey, the METRIX initiative reflects the Association’s commitment to promoting a transparent, predictable, and efficient business environment. By consolidating data, expert analysis, and structured stakeholder dialogue, METRIX serves as a robust advocacy instrument designed to support informed policymaking and a more resilient economy.
This effort is carried out with the support of Visa, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Chișinău, Victoriabank, and Forbes Moldova as media partner.
The general score of METRIX is:
METRIX is composed of two components:
Component 1 : Business perception assessment
- A nationwide statistically representative survey 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. In addition, a series of in-depth interviews with AmCham members offers qualitative perspectives that enrich the analysis, helping to contextualize the quantitative findings and highlight priority issues as seen by leading companies in the private sector.
Component 2 : Policy impact analysis
- A quantitative evaluation of Moldova's fiscal, trade, and labor policies using the 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.
Methodology Validation
The METRIX methodology has been rigorously validated through discussions with international experts, academic communities, and public authorities.
Building on this validation process and on the insights gained after calculating trends across the first two iterations, the model has been further refined to ensure long-term methodological sustainability and to avoid excessive sensitivity to technical elements that may introduce volatility not grounded in underlying economic trends. These refinements, alongside efforts to harmonize the model with the structure of comparable international datasets, allow METRIX to present a coherent and continuous evolution over time.
As part of this process, the macroeconomic component has been kept unchanged in the current iteration and will be recalculated in the next, together with the baseline, ensuring that the emerging trend faithfully reflects actual economic dynamics.
This collaborative and iterative approach strengthens the robustness of the METRIX framework, aligns it with global best practices, and ensures that it continues to provide reliable, high-quality insights into the Moldovan business environment.
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.
