Survey report on NGO implemented assistance in social sector of Mongolia

At the YII-th Donor meeting the consensus was reached on a need for increased participation of NGOs and private economic entities in the social sector development and also on the characteristics for defining rate of their participation. There was an agreement to have special discussions during the Paris meeting on the possible assistance to Mongolian social sector. When taking decisions on the investment and assistance donor countries and organisations take into account the fact that social problems have multi-dimensional, cross sectors and interdependent character and NGOs have capacity to reach general public. This study was conducted to review results of the projects implemented on the basis of bilateral and multilateral cooperation and to assess future demands for the similar projects. Selection of NGOs to be covered by this study was made in accordance with following criteria:1. registered at the Ministry of Justice and Internal affairs2. to be well known among the public as NGO specialized in social issues, and its reputation3. how active is NGOs4. sector representation