2. Development Challenges
Corruption
Economic
Governance
Growth
Climate Change
Poverty

3. USAID Assistance to Mongolia by Program Area 1991-2011

5. Economic Growth and Democracy and Governance
Development Objective 1: Opportunities for Inclusive Growth Increased
Emphasizes policy implementation as it relates to market-driven, private sector-led economic growth. Supports the Government of Mongolia to advance business enabling policies, strengthen private sector competitiveness while promoting diversification and increased financial sector capacity.
Development Objective 2: Government Effectiveness and Accountability Improved
Continues USAID’s commitment to and comparative advantage in providing assistance to develop Mongolia’s democratic government. Enhances the capacity of the government to transparently advance national development goals including sustained economic growth and reductions in poverty.

6. Business Plus Initiative
Project Objectives
Improve Mongolia’s business enabling environment, governance, and competitiveness by providing technical assistance to the GoM, business, and civil society organizations
Strengthen the capacity and competitiveness of Mongolia’s private sector
Support a national dialogue on country competitiveness, governance, and a business enabling environment
Project Location
Ulaanbaatar
Funding
$9m; June 2011 – Sept 2014
Implemented By
Chemonics International Inc.

7. Active Partnerships and Public Engagement for Accountable Localities
(APPEAL)
Project Objectives
Strengthening awareness and understanding of the legal framework related to administrative reform, anti-corruption, and good governance
Supporting engaged, informed action in localities that animate good governance through Mongolia’s legal framework.
Project Location
This project will be implemented in 15 aimags
Funding
$3.5m; July 2012 – September 2014
Implemented By
Mercy Corps

8. Strengthening Transparency and Governance (STAGE)
Project Objectives
I. To strengthen anti-corruption efforts:
· Increase knowledge of citizens and the private sector on the modalities of grand corruption
· Strengthen the legal and policy framework for good governance
· Build the capacity of relevant anti-corruption agencies to fulfill their mandate
· Increase private sector engagement in anti-corruption
· Enhance the capacity of civil society to monitor anti-corruption in the public and private sectors through innovative modalities
II. To improve administrative reform:
· Improve the understanding on administrative practice · Strengthen the legislative framework for administrative reform
· Increase support for and awareness of administrative reform
· Enhance accountability, transparency and procedural clarity in pilot administrative agencies
Project Location
Ulaanbaatar
Funding
$3.5m; July 2012 – December 2014
Implemented By
The Asia Foundation

9. Specially Funded Activities
Centrally Funded
Specially Funded Activities

10. Enabling Market Integration Through Rural Group Empowerment (EMIRGE)
Project Location
Sukhbaatar Aimag  
Funding
$1.6m; Sept
Implemented By
CHF International
Enabling Market Integration Through Rural Group Empowerment (EMIRGE)
Project Objectives
 Develop market-based strategies;
Strengthen group cohesion, strategy and the capacity of producer groups to pursue common objectives
Linking producer groups to services and market actors, such as buyers and equipment and service providers, which can drive their business growth

11. Support to Mongolia’s Presidency of the CoD
USG support is provided jointly through USAID, EAP/PD, and DRL
Support for CS engagement, promotion of regional coordination on human rights and governance, and extensive technical assistance for
the Women’s Forum
USG engagement is intended to promote Mongolia’s ascending role as a regional democracy
Project Location
Ulaanbaatar 
Funding
$170,000; July
Implemented By
The Asia Foundation

12. Fostering an Inclusive Environment for the Local Disabled (FIELD 2)
Project Objectives
To promote implementation of the 2010 accessible construction and walkways standards
 To improve livelihood opportunities, capacities and life skills of PWDs through provision of quality Community Based Social Welfare Services (CBSWS) to PWDs in collaboration with the Provincial Departments of Labor and Social Welfare
Project Location
Bayangol district of Ulaanbaatar
and five aimags
Funding
$356,000; July 2011 – 2013
Implemented By
Mercy Corps

13. Wildlife Conservation Society
Sustainable Conservation Approaches in Priority EcosystemS
(SCAPES)
Project Objectives
This project will contribute to conserving biodiversity and securing the livelihoods of the rural poor by:
 building a transboundary political constituency for collaborative conservation across the Daurian Steppe; and
scaling up an effective community-based model for wildlife and rangeland management.
Project Location
Daurian Steppe
Funding
$665,000 Oct 2009 – Sept 2014
Implemented By
Wildlife Conservation Society

14. USDA Funded: Rural Agribusiness Support Project
Project Objectives
Support the establishment and growth of rural enterprises and increase the value of sales of marketable animal products and crops by developing a more market-oriented agricultural production and marketing system
Project Location
12 Aimags
Funding
USDA Funded; March Sept 2012
Implemented By
Mercy Corps
Expand and strengthen value chains from agricultural and livestock producers to include processors and consumers; create new market opportunities for local producers; increase the visibility and availability of safer food products; improve the supporting environment for agribusiness development; strengthen the veterinary sector; and identify, test and disseminate methodologies for improved natural resource management

15. Disaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction (DRR)
USAID/OFDA-supported (DRR) programs in Mongolia have included: initiatives to improve medical facility preparedness and capacity to deal with disasters; develop systems to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting of humanitarian and emergency response information
USAID/OFDA also provided training on Incident Command Systems—a management framework designed to integrate personnel, equipment, procedures, facilities, and communications during complex events—to NEMA to help ensure more  efficient disaster responses
In total, USAID/OFDA has provided nearly $1.5 million for disaster response and DRR programs in Mongolia since 1993

16. Thank you!
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