The aim of the paper is to discover several of the strategic management problems that affect the most of Romanian small and medium-sized enterprises. The study presented here is only a part from a larger research developed by us during the last five years, research oriented towards sustainable development opportunities of these enterprises. Technological revolution, knowledge management and global expansion of big companies are just a few challenges to which small businesses have to cope. For this, their strategic management needs to take into account the turbulent business environment, to anticipate and to carry out correctly and in time the necessary changes in the organization. Unfortunately, our study has found gaps in the use of key strategic management tools and in the balanced use of resources in small Romanian firms.

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Digital transformation of the socio-economic system in the Republic of Moldova method is very actual and offers tools of diagnosis, evaluation, and observation that are accessible to the local actors of sustainable territorial development. The purpose of these tools is useful to draft relevant development projects, efficiently manage these projects, then evaluate them and estimate their impact. Research methods, data, and main results are intended for the actors of sustainable development to respect and favor the principles of participation, global approach, and partnership. They facilitate the mobilization of development partnerships that are composed of professionals who work in public services, private organizations, and active voluntaries in associations.

The modernization of the Agro-food sector, and revitalization of its conditions and standards, needs to attract funding sources from international donors, which helps stimulate the development of high value agriculture. Consequently, attracting agricultural investment is a strategic priority for Moldovan farmers, as this represents tangible economic growth based on retooling and modernization of agriculture. The National Bureau of Statistics ranks Moldova second in relation to the interest rates charged for loans. The average annual interest rate for lending to agriculture is 14.13%. Georgia in first place with 29%. Despite all the successes of banking, agriculture (as a sector) still remains an unattractive investment for banks in Moldova. The banking sector has also expressed reluctance in supporting small-scale agribusiness.

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