Closing of the Project “Supporting Employment Reform through Budget Planning Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals in Mongolia”

The project “Supporting Employment Reform through Budget Planning Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals in Mongolia,” implemented in collaboration with the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the International Labour Organization, has successfully concluded.

This project was supported by a direct contribution of 50.8 million euros from the European Union and technical assistance funding of 7.4 million euros, which was initiated in October 2020. The project has made a significant contribution to reforming budget, financial management, and employment systems. By aligning budget planning with development policies, it has helped promote sustainable development, decent employment, and inclusive economic growth.

During the closing ceremony, the Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia, Ina Marčiulionytė, emphasized that the project represents a major achievement in the 35-year diplomatic history between the European Union and Mongolia. She expressed hope that the valuable experiences and best practices accumulated within the project regarding capacity-building, knowledge sharing, and supporting budget and financial management would continue to be disseminated.

L. Munkhzul, State Secretary of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection (MFLSP), highly praised the results and contributions of the project. She emphasized that the Government of Mongolia, especially the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection, will continue to improve policies and systems that support employment, enhance inclusiveness, and implement results-based budgeting in order to contribute to the sustainable development of society and the economy.