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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Asia Foundation Transfers B2B Platform to Mongolia Tech Start-up
The Asia Foundation in Mongolia has officially transferred the B2B platform to the Mongolia-based tech start-up Gerege Systems LLC. The Foundation originally partnered with Gerege Systems to develop a comprehensive platform under the “Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Mongolia Using Digital Platforms for Business to Business” project. The B2B e-commerce platform is a comprehensive support system for…
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In Mongolia, a Hand Up for Young Legal Professionals
Mongolia urgently needs lawyers to support its rapidly growing and increasingly complex society. The Mongolian justice system, which currently includes around 6,680 judges, prosecutors, and attorneys, is expanding to meet […]
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Mongolia’s Women’s Business Center
The Asia Foundation is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024. For seven decades, we have partnered with change-makers from government, civil society, the private sector, and academia to solve some of […]
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Inaugural Mongolian Children’s Book Awards Honor Literary Excellence
The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Lorinet Foundation and with additional support from Zulzagan Dul LLC and Barloworld Mongolia LLC, proudly hosted the inaugural Storyteller Fox Mongolian Children’s Book […]
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Building Feminist Advocacy in Mongolia
Women’s economic empowerment has moved to the top of the development agenda in Asia. This reflects the growing recognition that gender equality and economic development are inextricably connected, and that […]
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The Asia Foundation Awards 10 Scholarships for Mongolia’s First Gender Studies Master’s Program
The Asia Foundation awarded scholarships to ten outstanding scholars admitted to Mongolia’s first Gender Studies Master’s Degree Program. The cohort and graduate program mark a critical milestone in fostering inclusive […]
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MACSS Project 2023 to 2028
USAID and Pact, Inc., through The Asia Foundation, launched the five-year (2023 to 2028) Media and Civil Society Strengthening (MACCS) in Mongolia project to support citizen participation and public access […]
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The Asia Foundation’s Project Conclusion Paves the Way for Gender Mainstreaming in Mongolia
In Mongolia, The Asia Foundation recently celebrated the culmination of its four-year Women’s Economic Empowerment Project funded by Global Affairs Canada. The closing ceremony brought together distinguished partners from civil […]
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Mongolia
In Mongolia, we partner with government, civil society, the private sector, and communities in facilitating improved urban governance and resilience, strengthening justice and the rule of law, and increasing gender equality. We also support civic engagement and access to information, enhanced climate action and environmental protection, and early childhood reading skills and culture.
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Quantifying the Care Economy in Mongolia
Throughout Asia and the Pacific, and indeed in much of the world, caring for children, the sick, and the aged is consigned to mothers, wives, and daughters. This care work, […]
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Opportunities for the Development of Women-Led Businesses and Clusters via Collective Marks and Certifications Marks
In Mongolia, micro and small businesses, often led by women entrepreneurs, face various challenges, including a weak supply chain, transportation issues, lack of networks, and barriers to accessing finance, among […]
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The Asia Foundation in Mongolia Receives Order of the Polar Star, Highest Civilian Honor
The Asia Foundation Mongolia Country Representative Mark Koenig received the highest civilian honor awarded to foreign citizens by the Mongolian government, the Order of the Polar Star, during a recent […]
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The Asia Foundation Marks 30 Years in Mongolia
The Asia Foundation Mongolia celebrated its 30th anniversary at a reception with Mongolian government representatives, donors, private sector, civil society, and staff. The occasion served as an opportunity to thank […]
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30 Stories to Celebrate 30 Years in Mongolia
A leading gender equality and human rights activist, Enkhjargal Davaasuren, who serves as executive director of the MONFEMNET National Network, recently sat with us and reflected on her collaboration with […]
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Women’s Business Center Infographic
Our Women’s Economic Empowerment project in Mongolia addresses a critical demand from women entrepreneurs to receive business support and development services in an enabling environment that fosters women’s entrepreneurship and […]
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Investing in Creators to Promote Children’s Literature in Mongolia
Every caregiver and educator knows the excitement that a new book can stimulate in a young reader. Whether it’s the story, the art, the rhythm, or the rhyme, good books […]
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The Asia Foundation and National University of Mongolia Launch First Gender Studies Program
In a significant move to promote gender equality and advance women’s rights in Mongolia, The Asia Foundation, with support from the Lotus Circle funds and the National University of Mongolia […]
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Кейс Менежмент Гарын Авлага (Domestic Violence Case Management Manual)
With generous funding from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Asia Foundation implemented a two-phase project in Mongolia to support women entrepreneurs and address the socioeconomic challenges posed […]
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The Effect of Psychosocial Support for Women in Mongolia
In a culture that traditionally views psychosocial counseling with suspicion, a project to address the trauma of the pandemic suggests that many Mongolians could benefit from greater access to these services.
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Elections in Mongolia (1992-2021)
Mongolia’s transition to democracy has been cemented over eight democratic election cycles, each of which has featured multi-party competition, led to peaceful transitions of power, and been deemed free and fair by most observers. These achievements are reminders that Mongolia remains a strong, albeit young, democracy that has shown resilience. Despite a positive overarching narrative,…
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The Future Forecast: Asia in 2023
At the end of each year, we ask our experts across Asia to reveal what the New Year has in store. Here’s what they told us about 2023.
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The Best of InAsia, 2022
“Fast away the olde year passes.” It’s time to take an appreciative look back at the abundant harvest of stories and conversations from our colleagues in the field.
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In Mongolia, a Quest to Democratize Carbon Credits
In Ulaanbaatar, a clever scheme will help the poorest households switch from coal-burning stoves to solar electricity by selling carbon credits.
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The Asia Foundation hosts George J. Furey and Delegates at the Women’s Business Center in Mongolia
George J. Furey, Speaker of the Senate of Canada, and delegates visited the newly established Women’s Business Center (WBC) Post-Incubator space at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
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In Mongolia, Making Time to Read with Young Children
Despite a culture of literacy, Mongolians need to read more with their children under five. A new initiative hopes to make that happen.
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Asia Foundation Co-host National Forum in Mongolia on Increasing Women’s Participation in the Economy
The President of Mongolia, the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry, and The Asia Foundation organized a national forum on “Enhancing […]
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Do Cities Still Hold a Promise for Young Women in Asia?
The pandemic years have dealt a setback to young urban women in Asia. Can Asian cities still offer women a path to gender equality?
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Study on the Reading Habits of Parents and Young Children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Studies show that developing children’s reading skills improve their communication and comprehension skills. It also builds personality, sparks curiosity, develops concentration, and enhances socio-emotional and cognitive development. In September 2021, […]
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The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Working Mothers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mongolian version The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. […]
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Gender Mainstreaming in the Mongolian Financial Sector and Guidelines for Developing Feminized Financial Products
International good practices show that promoting gender equality through the financial sector directly impacts women`s financial independence and overall economic empowerment. There is innovation and good practice across the globe […]
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The Asia Foundation Launches Mobile Application to Expand Support for Women Entrepreneurs
In Mongolia, The Asia Foundation launched its Women’s Business Center (WBC) Mobile Application with support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada and the Australian Government. The WBC […]
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Peering into the Year Ahead in Asia
The year is still young, but our country representatives are looking ahead to the trends and developments that will affect the course of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific in 2022.
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The Asia Foundation Expands Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Mongolia
The Asia Foundation Mongolia established the first satellite branch of its Women’s Business Center (WBC) in Arvaikheer, Uvurkhangai aimag with support from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, […]
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“Хүн худалдаалах гэмт хэргийн хохирогчдод туслалцаа үзүүлэх үндэсний механизмын зураглал” судалгааны тайлан
Азийн сан нь Хүйсийн тэгш эрх төв ТББ-ын судалгааны багтай хамтран “Хүн худалдаалах гэмт хэргийн хохирогчдод туслалцаа үзүүлэх үндэсний механизмын зураглал” судалгааг хийж гүйцэтгэлээ. Энэхүү судалгаагаар хүн худалдаалах гэмт хэргийн […]
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5 Lessons from Mongolia’s Pandemic Hotline Project
Our expanding hotline project in Mongolia is supporting more victims of gender-based violence and providing new data on the extent of the problem during the pandemic.
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Covid-19 Impact Assessment on Micro and Small-scale Women Business Enterprises in Mongolia
The Asia Foundation Mongolia’s Women’s Economic Empowerment project and the Independent Research Institute of Mongolia conducted the Covid-19 Impact Assessment on Micro and Small-scale Women Business Enterprises in Mongolia between October 2020 and July […]
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The Asia Foundation Launches “Let’s Read Mongolia” Initiative
The Asia Foundation is introducing its innovative Let’s Read initiative to Mongolia to promote reading and improved education outcomes. The initiative helps parents and caregivers use children’s books as critical […]
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Mongolia
Mongolia’s development since its peaceful transition to democracy and a market economy in 1990 is a story of both success and untapped potential. Mongolia’s continued progress will require efforts to […]
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Gantulga Ganbaatar
Gantulga Ganbaatar has worked in The Asia Foundation’s office in Mongolia since 2014. He started as a project officer at the Foundation, working on many different initiatives and issues such […]
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Australia and The Asia Foundation Support Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs During Covid-19
Today, The Asia Foundation and Australian Government initiated a new program to support Mongolia’s women entrepreneurs and address the economic and social challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Australia’s Partnership […]
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For International Women’s Day, Conversations with Some Remarkable Women
In honor of International Women’s Day, our hosts John Rieger and Tracie Yang celebrate some of the remarkable women we’ve met in the past year on the InAsia podcast.
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Economically Empowering Women in Mongolia
The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Economic Empowerment project supports women’s organizations to work on a range of economic empowerment issues, while building capacity, and multi-stakeholder coalitions to pursue changes that create […]
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Strengthening Mongolia’s Justice System
Strong professionals in the justice sector maintain rule of law and promote Mongolia’s democratic and economic growth. Building the capacity of judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and other legal professionals is important […]
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Ending Child Trafficking in Mongolia
In Mongolia, human trafficking, especially trafficking in children, is becoming increasingly discreet and organized. Effective partnership between government, civil society, and private sector is essential in tackling this crime. Comprehensive […]
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Rapid Response Fund Buoys Mongolian Women Entrepreneurs Hit Hard by Covid
An emergency fund for women entrepreneurs is helping Mongolian small businesswomen survive the pandemic and prepare for a prosperous future.
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Our Predictions for 2021, Following a Year That Defied Prediction
From a pandemic that quickly swept the globe, to the storming of the U.S. capital, 2020 was a year that defied prediction. So, what can we say about 2021? After a year that derailed development trajectories across Asia, our experts look to the year ahead.
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Batmunkh Batdelger
Batmunkh Batdelger is an accomplished financial professional and has been a valuable member of The Asia Foundation’s office in Mongolia since 2012. She oversees budget management, project finances, and donor […]
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Tricia Turbold
Tricia Turbold transitioned to director for People, Operations, and Fundraising in October of 2023. In this role, Tricia provides leadership support and ensures efficient and effective operations, managing security, administration, […]
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Mandakh Erdenebaatar
Mandakh Erdenebaatar has been a valuable member of The Asia Foundation in Mongolia since 2014. As the current director of finance for The Asia Foundation in Mongolia, she brings a […]
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Tsolmontuya Altankhundaga
Tsolmontuya joined The Asia Foundation in Mongolia in 2020. She is responsible for the effective implementation of programming supporting and promoting gender equality and social inclusion. She has overseen and […]
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Naran Munkhbat
Naran Munkhbat is manger for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in Mongolia. Naran leads the development of MEL plans and approaches, builds capacity of staff and partners on Monitoring and […]
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Khaliungoo Ganbat
Khaliungoo Ganbat (she/her/hers) is the director for Governance programs at The Asia Foundation in Mongolia. In this role, she leads the development and delivery of governance programs focused on excellence […]
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Name a Problem and These Young Leaders Say, “We Can Solve It!” (Video)
Meet these four young Asia Foundation Development Fellows who are tackling the problems that they say matter most.
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Asia Foundation Launches Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Mongolia
On September 25th, The Asia Foundation launched a four-year Women’s Economic Empowerment Project in Mongolia funded by Global Affairs Canada. The launch event was attended by a range of leaders […]
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Preventing Violence Against Women and Supporting Victims in Mongolia
Although Mongolia has done well on many measures of gender equality, Mongolian women still face gender inequality, and rates of violence and evident power imbalances remain significant challenges. The Asia […]
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Funding Women Entrepreneurs on Mongolia’s Covid Front Line
Mongolia has been a Covid-19 success story, but the early lockdown that kept the virus at bay has also battered the economy, and no one has felt it more than Mongolia’s small businesswomen.
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Mongolia’s Lessons on Democracy during a Pandemic
Mongolia holds parliamentary elections today, June 24, in a political landscape transformed by Covid-19. A case in point: the nation’s clever and ambitious “virtual” parliament.
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Mongolia Mobile App Lets Citizens Say Where Taxes Get Spent
A mobile app lets residents of Ulaanbaatar vote for their priorities for new infrastructure projects. The latest round of voting shows that Mongolia may be a good fit for digital democracy.
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Erdene Elbegdorj
Erdene Elbegdorj is the chief international officer at TomYo EdTech directing international expansion and operations. He is a former public servant and a policymaker in Mongolia, having served as a […]
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2020 in Asia: A 20/20 Look
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first edition of InAsia for 2020. To herald the new decade, our country representatives this week survey the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for a dynamic and rapidly changing Asia. Here, to kick off the new year, are perspectives from The Asia Foundation’s 18 country offices.