What Expert-Grup does

Expert-Grup (legal name: Asociația Obștească „Centrul Analitic Independent Expert-Grup") is an independent Moldovan non-governmental analytical center / think tank founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chișinău, Moldova. Its core function is producing economic research, public policy analysis, European integration monitoring, and reform advisory for Moldovan government institutions, local public authorities, civil society organizations, and international donors. The organization runs a recurring portfolio of publications including the State of the Country Report, MEGA (Moldova Economic Growth Analysis), Realitatea Economică (a monthly economic review), and Euromonitor, alongside the annual MACRO conference series (2018-2025) and the National Labor Market Forum. Underlying technology is a web-based knowledge platform with interactive civic-tech applications — Euromonitor (EU integration comparison), Budget Stories and My Budget (public finance visualization), Roadmap (reform agenda monitoring), and the Economic Reality application — built chiefly for data visualization and public engagement rather than software commercialization.

Expert-Grup operates a non-profit, project-based revenue model funded almost entirely by international donors and development partners, including the European Union Delegation, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, SlovakAid, USAID, the Soros Moldova Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations. Services are delivered as project grants and technical assistance rather than commercial products; no commercial pricing is published. Customer segments are concentrated in (1) Moldovan government ministries and agencies (Energy, Infrastructure, Labor, ANOFM, NBM, Consumer Protection Agency, Agency for Public Property), (2) local municipalities and homeowner associations (notably through the Primele Rândunele residential energy efficiency pilot), (3) civil society NGOs via consortium partnerships (IPRE, IVC, Friedrich Ebert), and (4) international donors. Signature implementation projects include Primele Rândunele (38 homeowner associations trained, 20-50% energy savings achieved), Tulip Business Incubator (5,000-euro grants to young entrepreneurs), the National Financial Education Campaign with the National Bank of Moldova, and consumer protection framework strengthening under EU funding. Geographic reach is primarily Moldova, with recent multi-country research mandates (Armenia, Georgia, Moldova) funded by Open Society Foundations.

Name

Expert-Grup

Legal name

Asociația Obștească „Centrul Analitic Independent Expert-Grup"

Website

https://www.expert-grup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Economic policy research
• Public policy advisory
• European integration monitoring
• Think tank analysis
• Budget transparency tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Chisinau

HQ country

Moldova

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project-based donor funding: Expert-Grup operates as a non-profit analytical center funded primarily through international donor projects. The organization implements technical assistance and research projects on behalf of embassies (Netherlands, Slovakia), the European Union, USAID, Soros Moldova Foundation, and other development partners.
2. Research and consultancy services: Provides analytical services, policy research, and technical assistance to government ministries, local authorities, and civil society organizations in Moldova

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Expert-Grup is an independent analytical think tank in Moldova that delivers economic research, policy analysis, European integration monitoring, and technical assistance projects. Its outputs span reports (MEGA, Euromonitor, State of the Country), interactive web tools for budget and reform monitoring (Budget Stories, My Budget, Euromonitor platform), and donor-funded advisory projects on energy efficiency, financial education, and consumer protection. The organization serves Moldovan government ministries, local authorities, civil society, and international development partners.

Product overview

Expert-Grup (Centrul Analitic Independent Expert-Grup) is an independent think tank organization in the Republic of Moldova that produces economic research, policy analysis, and public policy studies. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather a portfolio of research publications, interactive web-based tools, and project-based initiatives. Its core offerings include a publications library (featuring titles such as MEGA - Moldova Economic Growth Analysis, Realitatea Economică, Euromonitor, Raportul de Stare a Țării, and various sector-specific reports), interactive web applications (including My Budget/BugetulMeu, Budget Stories infographics portal, Euromonitor portal, municipal bonds information, and reform agenda tracking tools), and implementation projects (such as Primele Rândunele energy efficiency program and Tulip Business Incubator entrepreneurship support). The organization also conducts the MACRO annual economic forum series and manages public education campaigns on financial literacy and anti-corruption topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Primele Rândunele: A pilot project for energy efficiency and modernization of residential buildings with homeowner associations
• Campania Națională de Educație Financiară
• Tulip Business Incubator
• MACRO
• Euromonitor

Products and services

• MACRO Forum An annual economic forum organized by Expert-Grup featuring presentations of the State of the Country Report, discussions on macroeconomic trends, and policy dialogue on European integration and reforms in Moldova. Targeted at government officials, experts, and policy stakeholders.
• Budget Stories (Infografice) Interactive infographics portal presenting budget data and public finance information in visual format for citizens, featuring stories about how public money is spent.
• Bugetul Meu (My Budget) Web application allowing citizens to track and understand municipal budget allocations and spending at the local government level.
• Euromonitor Platform An analytical platform providing comparative analysis of economic indicators and European integration progress between Moldova and EU member states.
• MEGA - Moldova Economic Growth Analysis Comprehensive economic analysis of Moldova's growth trends, featuring statistical data and forecasts on the national economy.
• Realitatea Economică (Economic Reality) Monthly economic review providing analysis of current economic and political developments in Moldova.
• Raportul de Stare a Țării (State of Country Report) Annual comprehensive assessment of Moldova's socioeconomic situation, reforms progress, and development prospects.
• Primele Rândunele (First Swallows) Pilot project for energy efficiency modernization of residential buildings where homeowners' associations are established, providing technical assistance, training, energy audits, and grant support for thermal rehabilitation.
• Tulip Business Incubator Support program for young entrepreneurs in Moldova offering training, mentorship, and grants of 5,000 euros to selected business projects.
• Educație Financiară pentru Toți (Financial Education for All) National financial education campaign implemented by the National Bank of Moldova and Expert-Grup with USAID support, providing resources and information to help citizens understand financial products and services.
• Cursul Anticorupție și Bună Guvernare (Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Course) Online academic course on anti-corruption and good governance topics, available as video recordings and educational materials for public consumption.
• Roadmap - Prioritate Reformă Agendă Interactive application monitoring the priority reform agenda of the Government and Parliament, tracking implementation progress of key policy changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 20-50% for buildings after energy efficiency implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Institutum Virtutes Civilis (IVC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Consortium partner in civil society development initiatives supporting European integration.
• Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Consortium partner in consumer protection framework strengthening and European integration projects, contributing analytical expertise and implementation capacity.
• Friedrich Ebert FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Consortium partner in civil society strengthening project for accelerated Association Agreement implementation.
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in energy efficiency technical assistance and municipal bond support programs, working with Expert-Grup on building modernization and local development projects.
• Energy Community SecretariatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Supporting energy efficiency projects in Moldova through technical guidance and international best practices sharing.
• Ministry of Energy of Republic of MoldovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Expert-Grup partners with the Ministry of Energy to implement energy efficiency technical assistance projects, including the Primele Rândunele pilot project for residential building modernization. The Ministry provides governmental oversight and policy alignment for energy efficiency initiatives.
• National Bank of MoldovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partner in implementing the National Financial Education Campaign, with Expert-Grup providing analytical and educational content development support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE): Moldova-based think tank focused on European integration, rule of law, and economic reform. IPRE is an actual consortium partner of Expert-Grup on consumer protection and EU integration projects, making it the most direct peer in scope and geography.
• Institutum Virtutes Civilis (IVC): Moldovan civil society and policy analysis organization focused on European integration and civic values. Listed as a consortium partner with Expert-Grup on EU integration initiatives, operating in the same Moldovan policy space.

Broad incumbents

• CASE (Center for Social and Economic Research): Warsaw-based economic think tank producing macro forecasts, policy analysis, and EU integration studies across Eastern Europe. Comparable to Expert-Grup in offering Moldova-relevant economic research and reform monitoring.
• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): Brussels-based leading European think tank producing policy analysis on EU integration, economic governance, and enlargement. Overlaps with Expert-Grup's European integration monitoring and economic policy work.
• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based think tank covering EU policy, economic governance, and enlargement strategy. Comparable through EU-focused policy research and recommendations aimed at EU institutions and accession states.
• Carnegie Europe: Brussels-based arm of Carnegie Endowment focused on European affairs, Russia/Eastern Europe, and economic governance. Produces analysis relevant to Moldova's reform and EU integration trajectory.
• German Marshall Fund (GMF): Transatlantic policy institute with strong Eastern Europe programming supporting democratic and economic reforms. Comparable in delivering policy analysis, convening, and capacity-building in countries like Moldova.
• Chatham House: London-based international affairs institute producing independent analysis on global economics, governance, and regional security. Comparable in producing authoritative policy research used by governments and international donors.
• ISPI (Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale): Milan-based think tank covering international economics, geopolitics, and EU enlargement. Comparable in producing country-level economic and policy analysis relevant to Eastern European and EU accession contexts.

Others

• Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Moldova: German political foundation operating in Moldova with social-democratic policy programs, EU integration support, and civil society strengthening. Already a consortium partner of Expert-Grup and addresses overlapping Moldovan policy and civil society audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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