Ulaanbaatar
Promoting Employment for Persons with Developmental Challenges Discussed
Society
Ulaanbaatar,
September 27, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia, in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is implementing the Project for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities (DPUB2) 2021-2025.
As part of the Project, 16 national-level authorized trainers and human resources specialists trained 37 persons with developmental challenges and over 200 job coaches.
On September 26, 2024, Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Protection of Mongolia Enkh-Amgalan Luvsantseren received Chief Advisor of the DPUB2 Chiba Hisao. The two sides discussed the implementation of the DPUB2 and further measures to be taken in the future.
At the meeting, Minister Enkh-Amgalan noted that with the support of the Asian Development Bank, Development Centers for Persons with Developmental Challenges were built and put into operation in line with international standards in six aimags and Ulaanbaatar city. Mr. Enkh-Amgalan also mentioned that the Ministry aims at providing services tailored to persons with developmental challenges, in accordance with the International Classification on Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). To that extent, Minister Enkh-Amgalan requested Chief Advisor Chiba Hisao to advise on reforming Mongolia's system to ensure human rights, supporting the employment of persons with developmental challenges, implementing effective management practices at Development Centers from the beginning, and securing their financial stability.
Chief Advisor of DPUB2 Chiba Hisao emphasized the difficulties of directly integrating individuals with developmental challenges into the labor market. He shared Japan's experience of providing two years of welfare-supported employment for individuals with developmental challenges before their independent job placement. Mr. Chiba Hisao also expressed readiness to collaborate with the Minister to provide advice.
