Promoting sustainability in the Light Industry of the Republic of Moldova while ensuring competitiveness

Abstract

This article elucidates the importance and necessity of promoting sustainability in Moldova’s Light Industry while ensuring a high level of competitiveness. The main directions for

transforming the industry into a sustainable and competitive one is presented, focusing on the promotion of innovation and digitization, maintaining social and environmental standards, increasing efficiency, added value, and improving product quality to boost sales and exports. Specific actions are highlighted that are expected to generate substantial growth in the industry, namely: increasing productivity and efficiency through the implementation of the SMART program; promoting investments in innovation, automation, and digitization; and improving products based on the

implementation of digital and sustainable design. The successful implementation of these directions for enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of Moldova’s Light Industry is anticipated to strengthen the position of the employers’ association of the light industry, APIUS, and the ZIPHOUSE hub, thereby protecting the light industry.