Mongolia is a landlocked developing country with population of little over three million. It is located in central Asia bordering with the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. It has a democratic society with a market economy, with annual growth of GDP in average 8 percent until 2012, though experiencing a slowdown in recent years. Mining and agriculture plays an important role in the economy, yet there is a need for economic diversification for generation of decent employment for its young people (15-34 years old), which constitutes almost one third of the population. Although the literacy rate is high, there is a need for development of occupational skills required at the labour market.

Mongolia has a unique traditional culture and nomadic, herding. 

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International Labour Organization and Mahidol University strengthen partnership to advance social health protection in Asia
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mahidol University and ILO.

Social health protection

International Labour Organization and Mahidol University strengthen partnership to advance social health protection in Asia

ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office
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ILO's new Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific takes office

Projects and programmes

Fostering the transition to Formality of Informal workers and economic units in Mongolia - Phase II

Formalization of the Informal Economy Project II

Fostering the transition to Formality of Informal workers and economic units in Mongolia - Phase II

Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) in Mongolia

Youth Employment

Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) in Mongolia

Events

Achieving Social Justice through inclusive social health protection

World Day of Social Justice

Achieving Social Justice through inclusive social health protection

Publications

Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration

Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration

World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific

Social protection

World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific

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