Dumitru Alaiba is a distinguished Moldovan politician and economic strategist, currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova. His tenure in this role began in January 2023, following his previous position as the Minister of Economy. Alaiba's political journey includes significant contributions as a Member of Parliament and as Chairman of the Economy, Budget, and Finance Parliamentary Committee, where he played a pivotal role in shaping national economic policies.Before entering politics, Alaiba amassed a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors. He held various advisory roles within the Government of Moldova, including advising the Prime Minister's Office on economic and financial policies and serving as the Head of Secretariat for the Prime Minister's Economic Council. His early career also includes positions in financial management and project management across multiple international settings, including Latvia, Finland, and Austria.Alaiba is a graduate of the Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences in Finland, where he studied Project Management, and the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, specializing in Finance: Banking and Capital Markets. His professional journey is marked by a commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment in Europe and leveraging digitalization for economic development. Alaiba is also active on social media, engaging with the public and stakeholders to promote his vision for Moldova's economic future.