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What Mongolia Can Learn From South Korea’s Waste Management System www.thediplomat.com

As Mongolian consumption increases, the capital, and its municipalities need a working mechanism to manage the growing amount of waste. Mongolia’s waste sector is in dire need of not only policy reform but also a new way of looking at waste and its connections to public and environmental health. In improving and modernizing its waste sector, Mongolia can learn from South Korea’s experience and adopt some of its models. 
In Mongolia today, there are 415 illegal waste dumping sites, which include a variety of garbage types. Environmental and public health advocates are seriously concerned about the mismanaged waste, predicting major environmental impacts as well as diseases for the Mongolian people. 
Records indicate that, from apartments to the ger districts, food waste makes up around 36 to 41 percent of all waste. The absence of separate handling for food waste is contributing to methane emissions in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. 
In 2024, the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development (MCUD) reported that the annual output of municipal solid waste was 2.9 million tons, of which roughly 17-20 percent was recycled. The ministry estimated, however, that up to 85 percent of the total waste was potentially recyclable, but the vast majority ends up in landfills. Because of this inefficient waste management, Mongolia is listed as one of the top 10 generators of plastic trash per capita. 
Adding to the problem, hazardous waste – whether from laboratories, research institutes, industry, or storage – is often disposed of as general municipal waste. According to Montsame News Agency, “at least 6,250 tons or 1,600 thousand pieces of lead-acid batteries” – over 80 percent of all used batteries – are simply dumped, without proper disposal, every year in Mongolia. The health and environmental implications are enormous, Montsame noted: “Expired automotive batteries produce a variety of toxic substances, while only one small finger-sized battery can pollute 20 square meters of land or 400 liters of water.” 
The Mongolian government and its municipalities have launched strategies to cope with increasing waste. The current government is implementing the National Waste Management Improvement Strategy and Action Plan 2017-2030. As of last year, there are 64 waste recycling plants and three landfill sites in Ulaanbaatar, of which two are considered sanitary. 
Previous administrations have pursued other strategies. Mongolia implemented past plans such as Reduce the Open Burning of Waste 2015-2020 and the Food Waste Recycling Project 2017-2024. The government has also been implementing waste sorting and classification projects since 2017. Last year, in March, Mongolia’s first battery recycling plant became operational. 
International organizations, too, have supported Mongolia’s waste management efforts. Mongolia’s first-ever sanitary landfill, Narangiin Enger, was built in 2009, with the assistance of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The second one, Moringiin Davaa, was funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and completed in September 2024. 
It is also important to note that, in recent years, Mongolia’s waste management sector has had closer links to sustainable development and environmental concerns, thus increasing exposure to expert research and recommendations on day-to-day handling. 
For example, the European Union’s Switch-Asia Program is one such initiative that is addressing Mongolia’s waste management crisis. The Sustainable Plastic Recycling in Mongolia (SPRIM) project brought a newer approach to Mongolia’s traditional handling of waste management by supporting waste segregation, green businesses, and plastic recycling at various administrative units – including Ulaanbaatar, Bulgan Province, and Khishig-Undur soum, a subprovincial unit – between 2020 and 2024. These local efforts provided a model strategy to further enforce sustainable waste practices on a broader scale. As of 2024, Ulaanbaatar can now process 44,420 tons of plastic waste per year. 
Notably, Switch-Asia program’s research and advocacy of Extended Producer Responsibility in Law on Waste have been sought as a good foundation for regulatory enhancement. Waste sectors in leading countries such as the European Union, South Korea, and Japan are implementing its recommendations to varying degrees. 
However, Europe is not the only model to consider. The Mongolian government must prioritize the need to improve waste management by learning from South Korea’s experience. 
South Korea’s Experience in Robust Waste Management
South Korea faced a growing waste crisis between 1980 and 1990. Within a decade, policymakers turned the crisis into both a business opportunity and an environmentally friendly solution. Today, South Korea recycles 95 percent of its food waste, landfills only 13.5 percent of household waste, and has become a leader in finding innovative solutions to the constantly increasing consumer economy. 
What made this possible was a combination of strict government intervention and increasing public’s awareness and support, altering the Korean people’s relationship to waste. South Korea is home to 52 million people, compared to Mongolia’s 3.4 million population. If South Korea could succeed, it is unacceptable that Mongolia is failing to handle its waste.
One of the policy turning points in South Korea’s waste crisis was the predicting the overuse of the Nanjido Landfill. When the government proposed to create another landfill, it faced public backlash, which forced policymakers to draft the Waste Management Act of 1986. The act was a foundation for many of the waste management systems and mechanisms that followed, and led to an emphasis on recycling in 1992. The mandatory recycling for 15 types of waste proved a game-changer. Today, South Korea recycles 50 different products and currently aims to recycle all electrical and electronic waste by 2028. 
With supporting systems like the Deposit Refund System (DRS) in 1992, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in 2003, and Recycling Subsidies and Incentives systems, South Korea created an effective waste management system. South Korea’s comprehensive intervention changed how the country and its citizens handle waste. 
If in 2001 South Korea had 418 waste recycling plants; in 2023, the industry has grown to 10,240 establishments in waste management services. 
On the global stage, South Korea continues to be a leader in reducing plastic production, promoting green growth and environmental care. During the 2024 Bridge to Busan Declaration, South Korea has made green growth a national political priority and has become a leading Asian country in climate change. 
South Korea’s zero waste strategy can also provide a solution to solving Mongolia’s waste crisis. As Mongolia’s economy continue to depend on its mining sector, different types of waste are likely to be present. Toxic substances like molybdenum, arsenic, chromium, lead, and heavy metals have direct contact with people’s residences. The dumping of these toxins in the streets will have a direct link to increasing cancer rates in Mongolia. Unfortunately, these unregulated wastes make Mongolia’s poverty even more pronounced and beg real-time action. Taking environmental and public health into consideration, Mongolia’s waste management is indeed an important sector that needs to be improved. 
In Mongolia’s current situation, climate change, and environmentally friendly initiatives have received support from the highest level of the government, with President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa pledging to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. South Korea, being a strategic partner of Mongolia, can and should enter sectors that need innovative investment to solve protracted issues, such as waste management. 
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Guest Author
Bolor Lkhaajav
Bolor Lkhaajav is a researcher specializing in Mongolia, China, Russia, Japan, East Asia, and the Americas. She holds an M.A. in Asia-Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco.
Khaliun Sanchir
Khaliun Sanchir is a conservationist, currently working on the implementation of Ulaanbaatar’s Sustainable Water Supply project with the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

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Operational Update for the Quarter Ended 31 March 2025 www.globenewswire.com

HONG KONG, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors (the “Board”) of Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) wishes to announce the unaudited operational update for the quarter ended 31 March 2025. The comparative figures for the quarter ended 31 March 2024 and the quarter ended 31 December 2024 are also disclosed in this announcement (if and as applicable).
The Company is the largest internationally listed private mining company with operations focused on and located in Mongolia. The Group has consolidated a diversified business portfolio to develop and operate coking (metallurgical) coal, gold, copper, and other non-ferrous metals mining assets in southern and western regions of Mongolia.
Coking (metallurgical) coal operations
Energy Resources LLC (“ER”), the Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, operates Ukhaa Khudag (“UHG”) coking coal mine and Khangad Exploration LLC (“KEX”), the Group’s majority-owned subsidiary, operates Baruun Naran (“BN”) coking coal mine, both located in Umnugobi aimag (province), Mongolia. The Group is the largest producer and exporter of washed coking coal products in Mongolia.
During the quarter ended 31 March 2025, the Group’s run-of-mine (“ROM”) coal mining combined output from UHG and BN mines was 3,673.4 thousand tonnes (“kt”), representing 3% year-on-year (“YoY”) increase and remains unchanged on quarter-on-quarter (“QoQ”) basis as compared to the corresponding periods ended 31 March 2024 and 31 December 2024, respectively.
The Group processed a total of 3,749.5 kt of ROM coking coal to produce 2,110.0 kt of washed coking coal products, representing 2% YoY decrease compared to the corresponding period ended 31 March 2024 and 1% QoQ increase compared to the previous quarter ended 31 December 2024.
The Group’s operating subsidiaries ER and KEX sold a total of 1,600.4 kt of washed coking coal products in the first quarter of 2025, whilst washed coking coal product mix supplied by the Group to its customers was as follows: (i) 1,079.4 kt of washed hard coking coal; (ii) 72.2 kt of washed semi-soft coking coal; and (iii) 448.7 kt of washed mid-ash semi-hard coking coal. This represents 3% YoY decrease compared to the corresponding period of 2024 and 15% QoQ decrease compared to the previous quarter ended 31 December 2024.
The main operational data for coking (metallurgical) coal operations summarised and shown below in Table 1 are all rounded and derived from the internal records of the Group and are intended to give investors an overview of the Group’s operations in a timely manner and may differ from the data disclosed in periodic reports of the Company.
Table 1. Main operational data for the quarter ended 31 March 2025:
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ended
31 March The quarter
ended
31 March YoY
change The quarter
ended
31 December QoQ
change
Item Unit 2025 2024 (%) 2024 (%)
ROM coal mined kt 3,673.4 3,563.7 +3% 3,684.5 0%
ROM coking coal processed kt 3,749.5 3,694.6 +1% 3,947.8 -5%
Washed coking coal produced kt 2,110.0 2,161.7 -2% 2,085.6 +1%
Washed coking coal sold kt 1,600.4 1,650.3 -3% 1,886.1 -15%
Gold and metals operations
The Group is 50% equity holder of Erdene Mongol LLC (“EM”), which is currently developing Bayan Khundii (“BKH”) gold mine located in Bayankhongor aimag (province), Mongolia, and gold production is expected to commence in the second half of 2025.
The Group has continued with project development to advance construction work at the BKH mine, which has an expected life of mine total production of 476 thousand ounces (“Koz”) of recovered gold according to the updated feasibility study prepared in 2023 in accordance with NI 43-101 reporting standards.
During the quarter ended 31 March 2025, EM continued to advance construction work for gold processing plant and site support facilities, including power, heat and water supply infrastructure, laboratory, warehouse, chemicals and blasting materials storages, office and accommodation camp. The construction work progress reached around 86.5% by the end of the first quarter of 2025 according to the project development schedule. The commissioning process is expected to start within the second quarter of 2025.
On 11 December 2024, the Company and Mongolian Mining Corporation Pte. Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company), entered into an agreement to purchase 50.5% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Universal Copper LLC (“UCC”), a company engaged in the exploration of copper and other non-ferrous metals and holds minerals exploitation special permits located in Bayankhongor aimag (province), Mongolia. Subsequently, upon closing on 11 March 2025, UCC became a subsidiary of the Company.
Important notice
The aforesaid operational data are not an express or implied forecast or guarantee in respect of the Company’s future operating conditions.
In addition, various factors may affect results, including (but not limited to) force majeure events, changes in market conditions and regulatory interferences, as such material differences may exist in the operational data published from quarter to quarter.
Investors should note that undue reliance on or use of the above information may cause investment risks.
For and on behalf of the Board
Mongolian Mining Corporation
Odjargal Jambaljamts
Chairman
As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company consists of Mr. Odjargal Jambaljamts and Dr. Battsengel Gotov, being the executive directors of the Company, Mr. Od Jambaljamts, Ms. Enkhtuvshin Gombo and Mr. Myagmarjav Ganbyamba, being the non-executive directors of the Company, and Dr. Khashchuluun Chuluundorj, Mr. Unenbat Jigjid, Mr. Chan Tze Ching, Ignatius, Ms. Delgerjargal Bayanjargal and Dr. Tsend-Ayush Tuvshintur, being the independent non-executive directors of the Company.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

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Mongolia conducts inspections over logistics firms & coal trucks www.sxcoal.com

Mongolian authorities started unexpected examination on coal transportation enterprises at each border crossing from April 14 to 25, MONTSAME News Agency reported on April 14.
This inspection is conducted in line with the Guidelines for Issuing, Using, and Controlling Interstate Freight Transport Type C Travel Permits approved by the minister of Minister of Roads and Transport (MRT), the report said.
A comprehensive inventory of all trucks will be included to see whether these trucks meet technical standards and are equipped with qualified drivers. Appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings.
MRT noted the inspection will cover enterprises operating through nine border ports across seven provinces.

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Southern Mongolia Concerns Raised After G7 Fails to Acknowledge Issue www.japan-forward.com

On April 10, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) parliamentary group on Southern Mongolia held a meeting at the National Diet. At the meeting, the group confirmed its intention to urge the government to address human rights concerns in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It also agreed to call for the inclusion of these issues in future G7 summit communiques.
Recent summit communiques have mentioned Tibet, Xinjiang Uyghur, and Hong Kong. However, former Minister for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi, who chairs the group, criticized the omission. "Regrettably, there is no mention of Southern Mongolia," she said.
G7 Silence
Both houses of the Diet adopted resolutions in 2022 recognizing the "serious human rights situation" in Southern Mongolia. The resolutions also named Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong and described these issues as a threat to the international community.
Nevertheless, communiques from the 2023 Hiroshima Summit (hosted by Japan) and the 2024 Summit in Italy failed to mention Southern Mongolia. They did express concern over human rights in Tibet and Xinjiang, and called for the protection of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy.
Meeting of the LDP parliamentary group on Southern Mongolia.
Several lawmakers present at the meeting reportedly shared Takaichi's concerns.
During the session, officials briefed lawmakers on the replacement of Mongolian-language textbooks with standard Chinese in elementary and junior high schools across Inner Mongolia. Chinese authorities began this shift in the autumn of 2020. Starting in 2025, they will conduct college entrance exams exclusively in Chinese.
Ethnic Extermination
After the meeting, Rintaro Ishibashi, a House of Representatives member and secretary-general of the group, commented, "The erasure of a mother tongue is a form of ethnic extermination. We cannot ignore it."
It was also reported that information control in the region has intensified. Contact has been lost with Hada, the detained leader of the Southern Mongolian Democratic Alliance. He is believed to be under house arrest by Chinese authorities.
Hada has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize at the recommendation of lawmakers, including House of Councillors member Hiroshi Yamada, who serves as the group's executive director.
Author: Shimpei Okuhara, The Sankei Shimbun

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2,500 Specialists and Teachers to Be Trained in Artificial Intelligence www.montsame.mn

The “National AI” Program, initiated by AI Academy Asia with support from UNICEF Mongolia and M Bank, officially launched on April 15, 2025.
The "National AI" Program aims at promoting inclusive access to artificial intelligence education, reducing the digital divide, and raising public awareness and understanding of AI. The Program is designed to provide students, youth, and local government officials with knowledge and skills related to AI, thereby improving the inclusivity of the digital transition and reducing inequalities. Over the course of its five-year implementation, the Program will train 250 AI specialists and 2,250 teachers.
CEO of AI Academy Asia Bolor-Erdene Battsengel said, "We are working in collaboration with Cambridge University and other leading global institutions to introduce AI education to Mongolia. Through this Program, we plan to train 500 professionals in Mongolia. In the technological era, it is essential to gain structured and systematic knowledge without lagging behind. Starting today, our online learning platform will be available to the public, with all courses offered in Mongolian. It is vital that children receive a strong and well-structured foundation in technology education."
The Program to train 2,250 teachers will last up to three months and is open to individuals aged 21-65. Teachers will be trained annually from 330 soums across all 21 aimags.
As one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Mongolia continues to face challenges in achieving equitable and inclusive digital transformation, due to factors such as demographic distribution, geographical constraints, and socio-economic disparities. Nevertheless, the program’s implementers underscored the vast potential of artificial intelligence to drive positive and transformative change in Mongolia by fostering innovation, enhancing economic growth, and contributing to the nation’s sustainable development.

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Mongolia's total number of confirmed measles cases exceeds 500 www.deshsewak.org

Mongolia's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed 11 new cases of measles infection, raising the national tally to 506.
More than half of the latest confirmed cases were among school-age children who have had only one shot of the measles vaccine, the NCCD said in a statement.
In this regard, the NCCD advised parents to protect their children from a potentially severe disease by getting them two doses of the measles vaccine.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted by respiratory droplets and direct contact, news agency reported.
Common complications include fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat and inflamed eyes.
According to the World Health Organisation, measles spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.
Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.

 

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IShowSpeed explores traditional culture, streaming to 39 million viewers www.ubpost.mn

On April 11, the renowned American YouTuber and streamer, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, made a memorable visit to Mongolia. Immersing himself in the rich cultural heritage of the country, IShowSpeed took the opportunity to explore iconic landmarks, including a visit to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum in Ulaanbaatar City. His trip marked an exciting moment of cultural exchange as he acquainted himself with Mongolia’s fascinating history, which he shared with his millions of followers worldwide. During his visit, IShowSpeed took part in a live-streamed event, captivating his 38.6 million followers from all around the world. The live broadcast offered a unique opportunity for his fans to virtually tour the museum alongside him.
He then explored various exhibits spanning from the third to the ninth floor of the museum, showcasing the rich history and heritage of Mongolia. One of the highlights of the visit was when he entered the museum’s Honor Room, where he paid his respects at the Golden Statue of Chinggis Khaan. The moment was significant not only for the streamer but also for the millions of fans who were able to witness the reverence shown to one of the most iconic figures in history.
O.Enkhtsolmon, the museum’s senior guide, shared insights into the life and achievements of Chinggis Khaan, educating the audience about the profound impact the Mongolian leader had on world history. In a heartfelt moment, IShowSpeed reflected on his own heritage, stating that his ancestors had warrior blood, and expressed his admiration for the historical legacy of the Mongol Empire.
The visit was particularly meaningful for IShowSpeed as it marked his first trip to Mongolia. Known for his gaming streams of popular titles like FIFA and Fortnite, as well as his reaction videos and comedic skits, IShowSpeed has built a massive online following with his distinctive style and charismatic personality. During his visit, he promised his fans that, should he return to Mongolia, he would once again visit the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
This visit was an important moment for cultural exchange, as it brought global attention to Mongolia’s historical treasures, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage to millions around the world.

 

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World Bank to Cooperate with Ulaanbaatar City to Reduce Air Pollution www.montsame.mn

Governor of the Capital City of Mongolia and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee met with the Practice Manager in the South Asia Region for the Environment, Natural Resources, and Blue Economy Global Practice at the World Bank Christophe Crepin, along with a team of air quality experts.
At the meeting, Mayor Nyambaatar presented 24 mega projects to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar to improve air and environmental quality, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the quality of life for residents in the city. The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar said, “As a priority, around 50,000 households located in areas with high levels of air pollution will be transitioned to gas and electric heating systems. This initiative will be carried out before the upcoming winter, starting with the insulation of homes and buildings.” The Mayor expressed interest in cooperating with the World Bank on these projects and programs.
Additionally, Mr. Christophe Crepin conveyed the Bank’s commitment to providing full support and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Mongolia: Prioritise increasing citizen awareness of right to privacy, says expert www.ohchr.org

GENEVA – The enactment of the Law on Personal Data Protection in Mongolia is a step in the right direction and comprehensively updates the legal framework in which privacy and data protection are safeguarded, a UN expert said today, while urging further amendments to its enforcement mechanism.
“I encourage the Government to close the digital divide in its population, specifically with vulnerable groups, to increase awareness. There are many challenges ahead and a lot of work to be done but a key element, the political will, is present,” said Ana Brian Nougrères, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy in a statement, after a seven-day visit to the country.
“The Government has prioritised digitalisation and a move towards an e-based society but acknowledges there are challenges and limited financial resources,” she said. “There is an urgent need for a corresponding shift in the mindset of the people so they view the right to privacy as a fundamental human right.”
The Special Rapporteur examined privacy issues in relation to personal data protection, including health data, cybersecurity, surveillance, oversight mechanisms and remedies, new and emerging technologies and privacy concerns of vulnerable groups.
Mongolia is facing a real challenge to effectively respond to cybersecurity attacks and needs to develop more robust safeguards.
“Technological innovation is important but it must be embraced using a human rights-based approach, putting individuals at the centre of all technological advancements, to mitigate the risks and elevate digital literacy so citizens can better safeguard their right to privacy,” the expert said.
The expert stressed the importance of awareness, education, transparency, multi-stakeholder cooperation, harmonisation and standardisation at the international level, and believes the Government is motivated to rise to this challenge.
The Special Rapporteur met with officials, national institutions, civil society, academics, business leaders and the UN Country Team in Ulaanbaatar and Nalaikh.
She will submit her report on the visit to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026.
Dr. Ana Brian Nougrères is the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy.
The Special Rapporteurs are part of what is known as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council.
Special Rapporteurs/Independent Experts/Working Groups are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Together, these experts are referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR. Country-specific observations and recommendations by the UN human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures, the treaty bodies and the Universal Periodic Review, can be found on the Universal Human Rights Index https://uhri.ohchr.org/en/

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SME Development Fund Now Accepting Soft Loan Applications www.montsame.mn

The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Fund of Mongolia is now accepting applications for its 2025 soft loans.
According to the Regulation on “Granting Soft Loans, Selection, Loan Transfer, Repayment, and Monitoring by the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Fund” approved by a Government Resolution, applications for loans will be open for one month starting on April 14, 2025.
The soft loan has an interest rate of 5 percent per annum and a maturity rate of up to five years, with the possibility of spending 40 percent of the primary investment as assets. These loans will be granted to manufacturing and service enterprises that have moved from urban to rural areas, employed workers who have transferred to rural areas, produce goods that replace imported goods, export-oriented clusters, and also enterprises that produce enriched, organic, and innovative products.
The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Agency of Mongolia announced that enterprises that are part of the raw materials in the food supply chain, mining products procurement, introduce comfortable road-side services, and operate under the “White Gold” National Movement, “Atar-4” Sustainable Agriculture Campaign, and the “New Cooperative” Movement are eligible to apply.
Applications will be received based on the terms and conditions of the soft loans, sector, and area of operations, at the Food and Agriculture Departments of Darkhan, Selenge, and Tuv aimags. Loans will be accepted based on close examination by a selection sub-committee. Applications can be digitally submitted at www.sme.gov.mn.

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