The document is a letter of intent from the government of the Republic of Moldova to the IMF requesting completion of the fourth review under Moldova's PRGF arrangement and approval of an $18.6 million disbursement. It outlines Moldova's commitment to policies that promote macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms. Recent economic developments and performance under the program are also discussed. The government requests the fifth review be conducted by end-January 2009 based on end-September 2008 data.