Cooperation to Boost Youth Employment Strengthened

Minister of Family, Labour and Social Protection Mr. T. Aubakir met Mr. Chang Hee Lee, Director of the ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister expressed appreciation for the International Labour Organization’s significant contribution and continued efforts in strengthening coordination among the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and in ensuring the successful and effective implementation of both short- and long-term projects and programmer.

The parties discussed the progress and outcomes of ongoing joint projects and programmers’, strengthening the tripartite social partnership system, increasing young people’s interest in employment, and raising wages in parallel with productivity growth.

Within the framework of cooperation with the ILO, the Youth Employment Promotion Project (YEPP) has been successfully launched. The project aims to improve working conditions and productivity in the cashmere and hospitality sectors by supporting youth employment, and to strengthen human resource policies and workplace management.

Although the project has only recently started, both sides noted that tangible results are already emerging. The Minister expressed interest in expanding the scope of YEPP into additional sectors, studying international experience—particularly that of Korea (KOSHA) and Germany—within the context of ongoing OSH legal reforms, and further strengthening cooperation in raising awareness among youth about the benefits of employment and social insurance participation.

Mr. Chang Hee Lee stated, “The key drivers of increased youth employment lie in improving working conditions, boosting productivity, and enhancing human resource development. The ILO will place particular emphasis on expanding the reach and impact of the project.” He also reaffirmed the ILO’s continued support for Mongolia’s efforts to join ILO Conventions No. 81 and No. 129 on labour inspection, as well as Convention No. 187, the fundamental OSH framework convention, within the broader context of legal and regulatory reforms.