Ulaanbaatar
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and ADB to cooperate in employment promotion
Society
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. On January 18-29, the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) is organizing online meetings with representatives of relevant
ministries and agencies to discuss the directions of loans, grants, and
technical assistance projects and programs included in the 2021-2024 Country Partnership
Strategy with Mongolia.
As part of it, an online meeting has been held between Minister of Labor and Social Protection
A.Ariunzaya and ADB Country Director Pavit Ramachandran and
other relevant specialists.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged information on the
progress and implementation of ongoing projects and programs in the fields of employment,
social protection, development of people with disabilities, and vocational
education and training.
Ms. Ariunzaya put
an emphasis on the government policies and priorities in employment and
social protection and activities and legal reforms being implemented by the
ministry.
At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to cooperate
in promoting employment and implementing effective social welfare policies
rather than distributing benefits to citizens, establishing a specialized care
center for people with mental disabilities, and improving employment,
skills, and professional training in harmony with the vocational education sector, as well as
implementing relevant projects further.
