Ulaanbaatar
Additional U.S. Government Assistance to Support Good Governance and Civil Society in Mongolia
Politics
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. The U.S. government today, May 1, announced
the MNT8.3 billion ($3 million) expansion of the bilateral assistance agreement
between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and
Mongolia’s Ministry of Finance to continue projects and implement new programs
that support good governance and strengthen the role of civil society in
achieving Mongolia’s development goals. This brings the total USAID
contribution to more than MNT 342 billion ($123 million) since 2004 to support
Mongolia’s sovereignty and democracy.
“The United States and Mongolia are strong partners in
achieving peace, democracy, and prosperity for Mongolia and for the broader
Indo-Pacific region,” said U.S. Ambassador Michael Klecheski. “Now more
than ever during this time of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States is
committed to support Mongolia’s democracy; sustainable, inclusive
private-sector driver economic growth; and sovereignty.”
Around the region, democracy and transparency have been the
foundation for keeping citizens safe and healthy during this pandemic.
Building on the success of previous USAID projects, the expanded agreement will
support the Government of Mongolia in its efforts to improve administrative
reform and promote inclusive and participatory governance. The additional
USAID assistance will also help bolster citizen engagement and strengthen
institutions and bodies engaged in promoting accountability, upholding
democratic practices, and delivering public services.
Additionally, the U.S. government through USAID will enhance
the capacity of civil society organizations and foster consensus-building
processes. USAID will work with local institutions, the private sector,
and other donors to advance a citizen-centered approach to development that
values the dignity and human rights of individuals, and promotes sovereignty
and self-reliance.
The United States and Mongolia have long enjoyed a close
partnership pursuing mutual development goals. Ongoing USAID projects are
building the next generation of democracy champions to promote effective,
accountable governance, increasing lending to small and medium enterprises to
grow and diversify Mongolia’s economy, and expanding women and youth engagement
in the electoral and political processes.
Source: US Embassy in Mongolia
