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The Rich Yellow Desert ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

Craving some fresh vegetables in Mongolia's arid deserts? Mr. Bayambatogs's business is an oasis of refreshment.

A Growing Market for Farmers in Mongolia ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

A cooperative of local Mongolian farmers has struck gold by agreeing to sell fresh vegetables to a large mining company.

Hard Work and Smiles for the Family of the Weeping Camel ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

The number of camels throughout Mongolia is dwindling, but Mercy Corps is helping rural families preserve their way of life.

XacBank Awarded "5-Diamond Profile of the Month" Honor ›

Topics: Economic Development

XacBank, which has worked in Mongolia to nurture economy and provide entrepreneurial loans, receives recognition as MIX Market's "5-diamond profile of the month.”

Commentary: Fueling Mongolia's Hope ›

Nation building in Mongolia should be a priority and aid activities such as Mercy Corps' economic loan activities are proving beneficial to the county's growth.

World Bank President Praises Mongolia Bank ›

Topics: Economic Development

A $400,000 loan from The International Finance Corporation to bring credit to Mongolia's micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs to stimulate the country’s weak economy.

Livelihoods Destroyed as 800,000 Livestock Perish in Mongolia—Emergency Relief Efforts Underway ›

Topics: Agriculture, Emergencies

Harsh winter weather creates a serious situation for Mongolian nomads as their cattle and other animals their rely on for survival perish. Emergency relief efforts are underway.

Market Watch Keeping Herders in Mongolia Informed ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

Mercy Corps-run Market Watch aids rural Mongolian herders gain access to the market information necessary to buy and sell commodities at a fair market price.

President Carter, Financier Soros Meet with Mongolia Staff ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

Oasis in the Gobi Desert ›

Topics: Economic Development, Agriculture

Mongolia’s Gobi region is characterized by semi-desert terrain and a harsh, dry climate. But amidst this arid vastness dominated by nomadic herders, an informational oasis thrives.

Mongolia Facts

  • Population (2008): 3 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Alaska
  • Human Development Index rank: 112 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1999
  • Primary work: Economic development for rural businesses, veterinary and other support to traditional herders, support of local organizations and access to commercial financial services
  • World's second largest land-locked country
  • World's most sparsely-populated country

Program Details

Since 1999, Mercy Corps has supported rural Mongolian communities and herding families with economic, agricultural and civil society programs.

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