United Nations Children's Fund (Mongolia)

UNICEF has worked in Mongolia for over 50 years. Over this period, the country and its people have experienced dramatic transformations that have brought about different challenges – a transition from a centrally planned to a market economy with strong democratic values and institutions; from a low-income to a lower-middle-income country; from a recipient of development aid to a leader in the promotion of multi-lateral diplomacy and human rights.

In response to Mongolia’s increasing capacities, development and economic growth, UNICEF has gradually re-focused its work in the country to better accompany and support the Government in ensuring that every child reaches his or her full potential.  In practice, these shifts entail a sharper focus on equity to reach the most disadvantaged children and a more explicit upstream approach to connect policy development with equitable service delivery for children at local level. They also imply a gradual transition from direct service delivery to provision of technical support for strengthening policies, legislations, norms and standards, connected with improving child outcomes at local level.