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The Swiss Ambassador presented his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia

16.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to China, Mongolia, and North Korea Jürg Burri presented his letter of credence to the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on 16 November 2023. The President congratulated Ambassador Burri on officially assuming his duties and wished him success.

The “Past-Present-Future of SDC” photo exhibition successfully presented through Mongolia

09.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The “Past-Present-Future of SDC in Mongolia” is a photo competition aimed at involving young artists to promote development work done through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Mongolia through photography.

Mongolian Vegetable Project Celebrates Success in Sustainable Agriculture

08.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The "Mongolian Vegetables" project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented from 2016 to 2023, marked its triumphant conclusion with an array of remarkable achievements, setting the stage for a more sustainable and self-sufficient future for Mongolia's vegetable sector.

A full week of amazing film in Mongolia

06.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The Arts Council of Mongolia, in partnership with the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar and with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, successfully organized the 15th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival (UBIFF). Each year, UBIFF becomes a momentous arts event, introducing national and international artistic excellence and cultural diversity to a Mongolian audience, especially youth.

A memorable visit from SDC General Director Patricia Danzi

05.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
Some months ago, Patricia Danzi, the General Director of SDC and Vice Minister of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), paid a weeklong visit to Mongolia. Our team was very much looking forward to this visit and excited to receive a mission from the Head Office.

Tansagmaa Tsog, SDC Media and Communications Officer: Eight years enjoyed with SDC

03.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia
Today, we are interviewing one of the SDC staff, who worked almost 8 years in Cooperation Office. She is in charge of the Communication, Culture and Humanitarian sectors of SDC in Mongolia.

Friendship between people will strengthen peace in the region

02.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia

Foreword of December Newsletter

01.11.2023 — Local news Mongolia

Dear Readers,

When the nights become longer, the first hours of the morning appear dark and cold.

When the first snow falls, and your warmest clothes cover your shoulders, that’s when winter has arrived.

Announcement from SDC Management in Mongolia

29.07.2023 — Local news Mongolia
I am very pleased to inform you that on July 1, 2023, Mrs. Nyamaa Khostsetseg became the new Deputy Head of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Foreword-Changing Perspectives

28.07.2023 — Local news Mongolia

Dear readers,

During my break in Switzerland, although quite far away, I could feel the connection I’ve developed with Mongolia. The bond reminds me of the importance of our perspectives. Often, a change in perspective can clarify and sharpen one’s view.

S.Gansukh: Only those we are persistent and ready to take risks will stay in this industry

26.07.2023 — Local news Mongolia
The 20^th World Export Development Forum, held under the theme "Diversify with Green Trade: Organic, Digital and Sustainable", was organized under the auspices of the President of Mongolia.

A Mongolian film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival for the first time

25.07.2023 — Local news Mongolia
Today, we would like to present some insight into P. Zoljargal’s debut feature film, If Only I Could Hibernate.

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Message from the Head of SDC in Mongolia

30.04.2021 — Press releases Mongolia
It is true. Time does fly. Memories of my arrival in beautiful Ulaanbaatar are still fresh. In the blink of an eye, I have already spent nine months as Head of the Swiss Cooperation Office and Consular section in Mongolia.

Call for art and culture project proposals

04.01.2021 — Press releases Mongolia
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Mongolia is calling for proposals for art and culture projects with the aim to foster local cultural identity and artistic diversity and encourage the creative use of art for social transformation and development in Mongolia.

Switzerland's responses to COVID-19 in Mongolia

04.05.2020 — Press releases Mongolia
Despite being itself affected by the COVID-19, Switzerland decided to show solidarity and support to Mongolia in facing the negative consequences of the anti-COVID measures affecting the Mongolian population.

Call for proposals – Environment and Climate Change

22.07.2019 — Press releases Mongolia

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s (SDC) overall objective in Mongolia is to contribute to the empowerment of Mongolian citizens and institutions towards an equitable, green and prosperous society, leaving no one behind. The current domains of intervention are Agriculture and Food Security, Governance and Basic and Vocational Education and Training.

SDC Mongolia is calling for proposals for Small Action Projects to address environmental issues and promote climate change resilience of local communities in Mongolia, as well as knowledge generation, through innovative approaches and/or technological solutions. Projects should not exceed a duration of 18 months and be carried out in Mongolia.

Women Leadership Forum with 400 prominent national and local leaders

05.07.2019 — Press releases Mongolia

In a bid to address the continued decline of female representation in politics in Mongolia, more than 400 people from throughout the country gathered at a Women Leaders’ Forum in June to discuss the challenges and ways ahead.

The forum provided female Members of Parliament and representatives from Ulaanbaatar, rural khurals, development agencies and the media with a platform to share knowledge, experiences and best practices, expand their networks, and learn from one another.

SDC Director Gabriella Spirli’s speech at the celebration of 55 years of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Switzerland and 15 years of SDC present in Mongolia: “Mongolia and his people will always be in my heart”

05.07.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
“I am proud of the tangible results we have achieved together with our partners in all sectors that we are engaged in. Without modesty, I can say that we are making a difference - at national and provincial levels, but also at the level of people’s lives. The Mongolian artisanal small scale mining sector has been strengthened with ASM-related concerns anchored in important policies. More young people are attending vocational training schools and getting better chances to find a decent job. Local parliament members are empowered and better equipped to perform their duties, and recently initiated collaboration between the Mongolian Parliament Secretariat and Swiss Parliament Services have opened new avenues for partnership. The vegetables sector continued to be strengthened, e.g. by reducing vegetables imports from other countries. This list of our joint accomplishments is too long; I will never manage to be exhaustive.

An official visit of the President of National Council of the Swiss Confederation to Mongolia

04.07.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
Marking the 55^th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 15^th year of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Mongolia, the President of the National Council of the Swiss Confederation Ms. Marina Carobbio Guscetti and the Swiss Ambassador to Mongolia Mr. Bernardino Regazzoni paid an official visit to Mongolia in June, on invitation from the Mongolian Parliamentary Speaker G. Zandanshatar.

Mongolia moves forward on rangeland protection

18.06.2019 — Press releases Mongolia

With 57 percent of Mongolia’s rangelands already degraded, of which 10 percent are beyond recovery, the future for hundreds of thousands of herder families hangs in the balance.

The urgency of situation was a call to action for the more than 850 people who gathered at Parliament House on May 7 to discuss ways to improve the current regulatory environment governing rangeland use and protection. Among them were 720 herders and representatives from all 21 aimags and 331 soums in Mongolia.

Improved access to services for survivors of gender-based violence

11.06.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
Through the "Combating Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia" Project of UNFPA, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Mongolian Government, seven new One Stop Service Centers (OSSCs) have been opened in five provinces - Khuvsgul, Bayan-Ulgii, Darkhan-Uul, Khentii, and Dornod - as well as two districts of Ulaanbaatar - Khan-Uul and Bayanzurkh - within the last year. Another two Centers are expected to be launched in Umnogobi and Uvurkhangai in 2019.

ASM Formalisation: Mongolia’s five ingredients for success

08.05.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
An estimated 40 million people are engaged in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) around the world. We know that poverty is the most significant driver for this industry, and the dream of discovering a valuable deposit is hard to resist. In all countries, ASM remains predominantly informal; miners occupy the margins, and are a stigmatised sub-section of society living an economically and socially precarious existence. Governments and downstream companies are increasingly recognising that ASM, as the livelihood of many, could and should be considered a significant contributor to global development and granted a legitimate role in global supply chains. Formalising, legalising and regulating the sector has the potential to further many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, from advancing gender equality to increasing the contribution of ASM to the local and national economy.

Call for art and culture project proposals

22.01.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Mongolia is calling for proposals for art and culture projects with the aim to foster local cultural identity and artistic diversity and encourage the creative use of art for social transformation and development in Mongolia.

Federal elections 2019 – Vote!

18.01.2019 — Press releases Mongolia
On 20 October 2019, elections will be held to fill Switzerland's 246 parliamentary seats. Swiss nationals living abroad, who are included in the Register of the Swiss Abroad, can vote for candidates and stand for election themselves.