Romania’s National Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising Agency (ANCPI), operating under the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA), has launched a new partnership with the World Bank aimed at improving disaster prevention and property assessment systems nationwide. The initiative, supported through the World Bank’s Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), focuses on strengthening Romania’s capacity to prevent, manage, and recover from natural disasters and climate-related impacts. Central to the project is the modernization of cadastral and geospatial data, digital transformation, and greater interoperability among public institutions. The programme — titled “Support for the Modernization of the Land Sector in Romania to Enhance Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change” — includes developing a modernization roadmap for ANCPI, implementing international best practices, and organizing stakeholder workshops. It will also pilot an urban resilience project in one municipality, combining cadastral data completion, LiDAR scanning, and property risk mapping. The first World Bank mission under this project is taking place in Romania this week, focusing on defining specific steps for updating cadastral data, improving property valuation systems, and enhancing digital services. “A transparent and reliable mass property valuation system is essential for a functional real estate market,” said Laurențiu Alexandru Blaga, President and General Director of ANCPI. “It also supports urban planning, broadens the tax base, and creates predictability for investors.” The initial phase will result in a series of technical reports outlining proposals for completing cadastral registers, digitizing land data, and improving valuation methods across the country. The project involves close cooperation with multiple stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance, the National Union of Notaries Public, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. According to ANCPI, the collaboration marks an important step toward aligning Romania’s property registration and disaster-prevention systems with international standards, ensuring that both public authorities and communities are better equipped to manage climate and disaster risks.