May 12, 2021
In 1990, Mongolia began the transition from a socialist state to a full-fledged democracy, participating in the global free market economy. Although this transition came peacefully, many social and economic challenges arose as the Mongolian people and government adjusted to new governance and economic systems.
Mercy Corps Mongolia (MCM) was established in 1999 to address the need for innovation in economic development. Over the next 22 years, MCM partnered with local and national government agencies, civil society organisations, businesses, and communities to help ensure that rural livelihoods are resilient to economic shifts, environmental shocks and stresses, and institutional transitions while retaining distinct and vital cultural traditions.
2021-02-09 17:37:17
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. To support the Government of Mongolia in the fight against COVID-19, Mercy Corps has donated protective kits and supplies to the Local Emergency Management Departments of Mercy Corps’ seven target aimags: Bayan-Ulgii, Uvs, Khovd, Khentii, Selenge, Bulgan, and Sukhbaatar.
The ceremony of handing over the protective supplies and equipment to the LEMAs took place at the aimag centers between 3 and 9 February of 2021. This distribution included 2,000 face masks, 2,000 pairs of gloves, 100 sets of protective eyewear, 50 protective gowns, and 40 no-touch thermometers to each LEMA.
In each aimag, the Head of LEMA, will allocate these resources to the public officials, soum Emergency Management Committees, inspection points, and border control areas most in need. Any remaining materials will be used in the fight against transboundary animal diseases (TADS) in collaboration with the General Authority for Veterinary Services (G