On 12 November 2026, faculty members and students of the Faculty of Economics at Comrat State University participated in the Forum on Sustainable Urban Development, “Urban Development: Challenges, Solutions, Future”, held in Comrat. The forum brought together representatives of central and local government, academia, regional development agencies, experts and international partners.
The first session, “Visions, Experiences and Partnerships for the Sustainable Urban Development of Growth-Pole Cities”, was moderated by Alla Levitskaia, Doctor Habilitatus in Economics, Professor at CSU and Director of the Institute of Regional Economic Development. The session focused on strategic approaches to urban development, cooperation between municipalities and tools to support local economies. During the first session, Tatiana Donceva, Director of the Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia, delivered a presentation entitled “Developing Growth-Pole Cities: Potential, Experience and Prospects”.
The second session was moderated by Igor Guseinov, Doctor of Economics and an expert in public administration. Discussions covered urban revitalisation programmes, energy sustainability and affordable technological solutions for local communities.
During the second session, “Programmes and Solutions for the Revitalisation of Cities in the Republic of Moldova”, Alla Levitskaia delivered a presentation entitled “Comrat – A City for Investment, Work and Life: From Existing Potential to Sustainable Economic Development”. The presentation examined Comrat’s economic potential and opportunities to use it to attract investment, create jobs and improve living conditions. Other participating faculty members included Svetlana Kuraksina, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and Nadejda Yanioglo, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor and Acting Head of Department.
For students, the forum offered an opportunity to learn about the practical development and implementation of urban development projects, relate the approaches studied in class to municipal experience, and better understand cooperation between public authorities, universities and development partners. The participation of CSU faculty members and students in such events strengthens the connection between education, research and local development priorities, while encouraging young professionals to contribute to discussions about the future of Comrat and the region.
The event was organised by the Regional Development Agency of ATU Gagauzia in partnership with the South Regional Development Agency and Comrat Municipality, with technical and financial support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
