Mongolia is a landlocked developing country with population of little over three million. It is located in central Asia bordering with the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. It has a democratic society with a market economy, with annual growth of GDP in average 8 percent until 2012, though experiencing a slowdown in recent years. Mining and agriculture plays an important role in the economy, yet there is a need for economic diversification for generation of decent employment for its young people (15-34 years old), which constitutes almost one third of the population. Although the literacy rate is high, there is a need for development of occupational skills required at the labour market.

Mongolia has a unique traditional culture and nomadic, herding. 

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Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific
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Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges
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APESO 2024

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges

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Fostering the Transition to Formality of Informal Workers and Economic Units in Mongolia

Formalization

Fostering the Transition to Formality of Informal Workers and Economic Units in Mongolia

From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour - Phase II (Bridge II) - MONGOLIA

Forced labour

From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour - Phase II (Bridge II) - MONGOLIA

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Launch of the Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook (APESO) 2024 report

Launch of the Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook (APESO) 2024 report

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Forced labour in Mongolia

Forced labour in Mongolia

Working conditions in prisons in Mongolia

Working conditions in prisons in Mongolia

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