Trade and Human Development in Mongolia

Summary

The project includes

• analyzing trade policies from a human development perspective, harmonizing these policies with poverty reduction strategies of the government within the framework of the Millennium Development Goals;
• strengthening Mongolia's leadership among landlocked countries; and
• improving negotiation capacity of government officials.

Expected Outcome

The project will help Mongolia overcome economic constraints and vulnerabilities as a result of being landlocked. It will build capacity of national leaders in trade negotiations, and in strengthening the grouping of landlocked countries.

Expected Outputs

• Policies and negotiations on trade and industrial development strengthened and harmonized with the country's Millennium Development Goals
• Leadership strengthened by participating in ongoing consultations, negotiations, and interaction with other landlocked developing countries
• Improved negotiation skills of government officials through new approaches and access to innovative ways of communication and cooperation