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FEDERATION OF EURO-ASIAN STOCK EXCHANGES ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 2013 MOLDOVA STOCK EXCHANGE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK In 2012, GDP, measured in current prices, was US$ 7282 million, with 0,8% lower than in 2011. The reduction of GDP was influenced by the decrease of the external demand for goods produced in Moldova and by the weakening of the domestic final consumption account. The annual inflation rate in December 2012, compared with December 2011 was 4,1%. For 2013 the World Bank predicts an economic growth for Republic of Moldova of 3,1%. For 2012 exports and imports increased with 2,3% and 2,5% compared with 2011. In March, 2012, the important event on the political scene of Republic of Moldova was the presidential elections and Nicolae Timofti was elected. This fact ended the 2,5 years political crises. For 2013-2016 GDP is expected to grow for 4,5% - 5% per year. Key Information Contacts Government of the Republic of Moldova www.gov.md Ministry of Economy www.mec.gov.md Public Property Agency www.app.gov.md National Bank of Moldova www.bnm.org National Commission of Financial Market www.cnpf.md Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.chamber.md National Bureau of Statistics www.statistica.md CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Name Ms. Valeria Gaina PAGE 66 E-mail [email protected] Website www.moldse.md