Engaging Stakeholders for Environmental Conservation-II Program: The project has brought together the main stakeholders in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) environmental management. It has aimed to integrate best ASM environmental practices and supports the inclusion of formalized ASM contributions to local sustainable development. In order achieve this, the project introduced integrated and inclusive environmental management practices through Local Multi-stakeholder Councils (LMCs) and soum governments. Show less

Urban Governance Project, The Asia Foundation MongoliaSupported the implementation of a CHF 5 million project funded by the Swiss Agency for Cooperation and Development (SDC) supporting the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB)The Urban Governance Project is to support sub-national governments which are empowered, democratic, and accountable, to better provide inclusive services. UGP is focused on strengthening the sub-municipal capacity of the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB) for improved planning and delivering of local public services and investments in ger areas that are responsive to the priorities voiced by citizens. Show less

Amongst Asian countries, Mongolia ranks as one of the richest in terms of volume and variety of undeveloped mineral resources. The Foundations Securing Our Future program focuses on building constructive public, private, and NGO sector dialogue on mining practices and environmental sustainability. By facilitating open, participatory, and productive discussions between stakeholders, the Foundation is promoting environmentally responsible mining that protects human and environmental health, while preserving economic development and prosperity. Show less