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President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga: National Day 2015 greetings for the Swiss abroad
28.07.2015
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Press release
Mongolia
Green Gold Project: “Mongol Yak” Festival - A celebration of local community
27.07.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
Yak herders and yak wool processing companies gathered to celebrate the end of a successful season harvesting yak wool at the Shore of White Lake in Terkh, Tariat soum, Arkhangai aimag on 18 July, 2015.
Vocational Education: In-company instructor trainings boost Mongolia’s vocational education
25.06.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
As part of the reforms to Mongolia’s vocational education system, VET schools are introducing in-company instructors to help build students’ practical skills and knowledge to better prepare them for the job market.
Artisanal Mining Project: Mongolia’s progress in ASM formalisation receive international praise
24.06.2015
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Press release
Mongolia
International artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities are impressed with the progress that has been made in the formalisation of Mongolia’s ASM sector in the past decade, so much so that Mongolia’s experiences are now regarded as achievements for their counterparts in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Green Gold Project: Report calls for swift action to reverse pasture degradation
23.06.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
A comprehensive study on the state of Mongolia’s rangelands has found that 65 percent had been altered, with 40 percent of the sites monitored requiring more than three years to recover. Seven percent suffered highly persistent degradation or desertification.
One-Stop Shops: Public service reform in Mongolia
27.05.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
Government of Mongolia is committed to sustaining improved public service delivery with the handover of One-Stop Shops
Green Gold Project: Mongolian Herders’ Pasture Management Practice featured at Milano Expo 2015
05.05.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
A Mongolian herders’ initiative to revitalise traditional collective management for the restoration of degraded rangelands was named the Best Practices for Sustainable Development (BPSD) at the 2015 Milano Expo.
Decentralisation reform in Mongolia is advancing
19.03.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
Mongolia is keen to learn from the Swiss form of direct democracy in its governance and decentralisation reform. Championed by its President, Ts. Elbegdorj, the Mongolian government has made significant advancements in introducing instruments of direct democracy through decentralisation and increased citizen participation in decision-making processes.
“Girls’ Day” career guidance event a first in Mongolia
15.03.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
February saw the launch of Mongolia’s first “Girls’ Day” career guidance event - a multi-donor vocational training project held in Ulaanbaatar to promote interest among female students in pursuing technical occupations.
Mongolian artisanal mining NGO becomes first in Asia to receive Fairmined certification
24.02.2015
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Press release
Mongolia
January 15 marked a milestone for more than 300 artisanal miners in Bayankhongor aimag when the XAMODX NGO became the first miners’ organisation in Asia to be granted Fairmined certification in acknowledgment of the environmentally sustainable and safe mining practices they have adopted.
Denise Luethi: SDC’s work is contributing to Mongolia’s development
16.02.2015
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Local news
Mongolia
The Swiss Cooperation Strategy (SCS) with Mongolia 2013-2016 was approved in 2012 based on the scenario of a booming economy and the political will to opt for democratic institutions and the decentralisation of power. However, the economic situation has since deteriorated and inequalities in society are perceived to be widening. In this context, SDC in Mongolia conducted an internal review on its current strategy.
“Onsite Insights” talked about the findings with the head of SDC’s East Asia Division, Denise Luethi, who undertook the review.
B. Amgalan: The procurement of public tenders is much improved
15.12.2014
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Local news
Mongolia
“It was different before we had the open public-procurement system,” said Mrs B. Amgalan, Director of Undrakh Buteemj Co. Ltd, a company that has completed a full renovation of School No. 1 in Uvs aimag. “There were many issues that were critical in regard to past procurement practices. Now we are better informed by the Public Procurement Office on the tender opportunities in our aimag.”