Green entrepreneurship in the Republic of Moldova and european circular economy trend

Abstract

The development of Green Entrepreneurship in the world economy and the Republic of Moldova complies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on analytical review of the main programs and projects, the authors aim at identification of the technologies and key directions of green business in Moldova as well as the perspectives of its development in the context of a new European trend of Circular Economy. The authors apply such research approaches and methods as formal logic approach (analysis, synthesis, documentation etc.), empirical approach (personal observation), qualitative research, and case study method. As the outcomes, the authors have identified the technologies of green and circular economies, which contribute to the development of green entrepreneurship in Moldova; have identified its actual directions; have produced the qualitative evaluation of the implementation of main related international technical assistance projects; argued for further development of Moldovan entrepreneurship as “circular-green” and in relation with the creative industries. JEL: F0, Q0, Q5.