Demand for Labour in High-Risk Sectors Rises as Economic Activity Expands

The Delegation of the European Union to Mongolia has partnered with the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Protection to support reforms in the occupational safety and health sector by launching a new project:

“Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Occupational Safety and health center.”

The project was officially launched on June 24, 2025. With opening remarks delivered by Ms. L. Munkhzul, State Secretary of the Ministry. The initiative is being implemented from May 2025 to May 2026, with financial and technical support from the EU’s SociEUX Plus Programme, which focuses on social protection, labour, and employment development.

In recent years, Mongolia has seen a twofold increase in workplace accidents and a 30% rise in cases of occupational diseases.  Experts attribute this in part to improved reporting and detection. However, rising economic activity has also led to increased labour demand in high-risk industries, highlighting the urgent need for stronger OSH system.

The Government of Mongolia’s 2024-2028 Action Plan identifies OSH as priority aiming to enhance workplace safety systems and reduce occupational accidents and diseases. In line with this policy, the Ministry has adopted and begun implementing the “Occupational Safety and Health System Reform Plan for 2025-2028” under a ministerial order.