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GEF - ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP
IFAD in Mongolia - country background
Rome, 18-19 May 2007presentation by Thomas Rath, Country Programme Manager
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Mongolia – country background
• Landlocked between Russia and China
• 2.4 million people
• Rural population: 1.08 million ( = 43 %)1.08 million ( = 43 %)
• Lowest population density of the world: 1.4 person / km2
• "twin terrors of isolation and distance“
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The countryside
• Mountains zone (Altai mountains)
• Mountain - steppe zone
• Steppe • Gobi desert
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Climate – the extreme
• Summer: warm and short (100 days)
• Winter: very cold and long
• Precipitation: 300 mm per year
• Dzud : the winter disaster
• Occurrences of prolonged dry periods (“droughts”)
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Dzud – the winter disaster
• Three consecutive dzuds (1999-2001)
• 11 million animals lost• Small, vulnerable
herders were pushed in deep poverty and destitution
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Economy*
• GDP shares: services (54%) ; industry (24%);
agriculture (20%)
GDP per capita: USD 1075
GDP growth: 7 % (in 2004: 10%)
* National Statistics for 2006
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The rural sector: livestock
• Agriculture contributes 20 % to GNP
• Livestock make up 80% of gross agricultural output
• About 30 % of export earnings
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Rural Poverty
• Poverty remains widespread, but declining.
• In 2003: 36 % ; in 2006: 32 %
• Poverty in rural areas: 38 % (urban: 28 %)
• Poverty incidence has worsened in aimag centres , but improved in UB and soum centres!!
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Towards Improved Resilience
Resilience
Vulnerability
Exposure to harsh winter
Fragile nat. resources
(rangeland, water)
Insecure land tenure
Weak services
coping strategy:-Community NRM-Hay making-Access to finance-Change production-Health & education-Other….
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IFAD country experience(past & ongoing interventions)
• Poverty reduction: targeting the poor
• Pasture management: herder groups and RMMC
• Non farm economic activities
• Social development activities
• Rural finance: outreach to the rural, remote areas through mobile banking
• Long-term experience in four aimags (provinces)
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IFAD country experience(past & ongoing interventions)
• Livestock re-stocking• Vegetable production• Co-managed NRM• Water supply through well rehabilitation• Extension services(quality and outreach)• Breeding • private Vet. Services• rehabilitation of clinics and schools, training of doctors,
school teachers, • School drop out program ; mobile kindergarten• Other Economic activities• Access to finance: mobile banking (XacBank)
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Country Strategy Mongolia
Gov policiesPRSP
New IFAD Country Strategy
IFAD strategic Framework
New project pipeline
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Goal of Country Program
Poor women and men are empowered to achieve higher income and improved food security *
(* refers to IFAD strategic framework and MDG1)
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Strategic Objectives for 2007 - 2009
• SO 1: Access to remunerative and stable premium markets
• SO 2: Access to affordable and viable rural financial services
• SO 3: Access to sustainable natural resources
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Project 1: Rural Markets and Poverty Reduction Project
SO 1: Access to remunerative and stable premium markets
A) value chain development • identification of private entrepreneur• product development• producer involvement
B) Rural Financial services• Innovative MF products for producers• Investment funds for enterprises
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C) Community Infrastructure• Upgrading of social infrastructure• Renewable energy systems for village heating and/or
electrification• For better access to markets: road repair, market place
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Project 2: Rural Finance ServicesSO2: Enhance access of the poor to financial services
• Building up credit history through training and working capital
• Pilot group loans to lower collateral requirements
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Project 3: Natural Resources ManagementSO 3: Access to sustainable natural resources
• Consolidate grassroots-led NRM• Groups access financial resources for economic
activities• Organisational structure• Governance• Renewable energy
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Thank you !