The project supports rural income diversification, promoting local produce and boosting the tourist potential of Purcari zone of South East of Moldova. A gourmand pavilion was established and opened in Antonesti, on a side of R30: Chisinau-Odessa highway. The multi-functional premise serves as the local gourmand & wellness produce shop, the local bistro & cafe, the open community space, hosting wine-tasting and food-lovers get together/s, further the tourist information, providing visitors with a bike rental and guidance on what to see and try.  

The project was co-funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland under the umbrella of Polish Development Aid 2021 and the local essential oil producer Asterid Group, SRL. The pavilion is to be operated by a local NGO Purcari Communities. Its implementation was assisted by Ośrodek Promowania Przedsiębiorczości Sandomierz. Development Policy Foundation provided the project idea and acted as a key know-how provided through the course of its implementation. 

The project was co-funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland under the umbrella of Polish Development Aid 2021 and the local essential oil producer Asterid Group, SRL. The pavilion is to be operated by a local NGO Purcari Communities. Its implementation was assisted by Ośrodek Promowania Przedsiębiorczości Sandomierz. Development Policy Foundation provided the project idea and acted as a key know-how provided through the course of its implementation.