OREANDA-NEWS. March 24, 2014. The comments of the expert of Independent analytical centre Adrian Lupusor “Why we should worry about the record growth of the economy in 2013?" note that, despite the impressive growth of GDP of Moldova in 2013, the analysis of its structure reveals a number of challenges that the Moldovan economy will face in the nearest future.

It is noted that economic growth was caused by the coincidence of several market factors (recovery of agriculture and devaluation of the national currency), otherwise the economical growth would have made only 3-3 .5%. At the same time, export to the countries, which accounts for about 40% of all Moldovan exports have decreased. Last year's economic growth has created a comparative base, which will be difficult to maintain this year.

"Given these limitations, we can expect a significant slowdown of economic growth in 2014, which according to our forecasts will amount to about 3%. At the same time, the economy will be exposed to a wide range of external risks associated with deterioration of economic situation in Russia and Italy, which could result in the reduction of exports and remittances", - Adrian Lupusor says.

At the same time, the uncertainty in situation in Ukraine, as well as the approaching parliamentary elections in Moldova will affect the investment attractiveness of the country and will lead to the additional pressure on economic growth. In the expert's opinion, these risks must be taken into account by the authorities of the country in the process of implementing economic, monetary and fiscal policies.