There will be a unified database of projects implemented in the field of labour and social protection

The UNDP-funded project “Supporting Employment Reform through Budget Planning in Mongolia in Accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals” launched the “Integrated Database for Information Exchange and Development Projects Funded by Development Partners”.

This will enable the exchange of information, transparency and openness on projects and programs implemented in the field of labour and social protection funded by the Development Partner Organization. It will also be possible to see where each province, district, and population group is implementing projects and programs to improve coordination.

The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Mrs. A.Ariunzaya, Minister of Labour and Social Protection, H.E. Ms. Axelle Nicaise, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Mongolia/Head of Mission and the UNDP Resident Representative Elaine Konkievich.

Minister A.Ariunzaya said, “Many projects and programs are being implemented in our sector with funding from international organizations. Many projects have been implemented in the past. However, there is no information archive that summarizes the direction, purpose, and amount of funding of the project.

The goals, content, activities, and scope of the ongoing projects may overlap. There are issues such as implementing programs that target only certain segments of the population, leaving some sections out, and duplicating many projects in some provinces.

To address this, a system of databases of projects and programs implemented and being implemented with concessional loans and grants from international donations is being developed.

By looking at project information in a “single container”, you can find out where and what overlaps there are, improve communication, compare the mistakes and correct them. This will make the project more effective. In addition, government agencies and project implementers have a stable electronic archive for long-term use, which saves money and time.

On the other hand, the database will be open to the public. This means that the financing, operation and implementation of the project will be “glass”. In turn, public scrutiny will improve. ”

During the event, information was provided on projects being implemented in the field of labour and social protection funded by the Development Partner Organization.