Mongolia Brief April 23, 2014
DBM’s
MNT 1 trillion to replace imports
April 22
(Mongolian Economy) There are more than 500 development banks operating all
over the world.
One of them is in Mongolia. The Development Bank of Mongolia
(DBM), heralded as the “silent organization”, spoke out at a press conference
yesterday for the first time to address the country’s worrisome bond issues.
DBM has
financed 22 projects and some of them have started to pay back monies owed.
“The bank which is dedicated to promote economic growth and finance development
is progressing at classic benchmark,” said, Munkhbat Nanjid.
He also said
that the “Bank’s statutory fund was raised twice as much or up to MNT 50
billion.”
Last year, DBM
recorded profits of MNT 35 billion including tax, allowing it to be financially
independent from the state.
Currently, DBM
has MNT 1.83 trillion in reserve. They plan to distribute MNT one trillion of
it to finance projects in line with the goal of replacing imports and
increasing exports from next month. The Development bank’s total capital is
approximately MNT 169.3 billion.
It’s been three
years now since the Development bank was established. The bank is not
commercial and handed out MNT 2.56 trillion in total for lending, said,
Munkhbat Nanjid, CEO, Development bank of Mongolia a press conference.
Vice
Minister of Foreign Affairs in Thailand
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Paying a working visit to the Kingdom of Thailand, the
Mongolia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Gankhuyag has met Mr K.Kitti, a
chief of the project service of Her Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess
of Thailand.
They discussed
issues of continuing the project which is being implemented in Mongolia under
auspices of the Princess, and expanding it. Mr Kitti officially stated that
Thailand’s side plans to realize the “Lunch” project in schools in four remote
soums in Mongolia.
In addition,
the Vice Minister has held a meeting with Ms Suchada Thaibunthao,
director-general of the Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency
(TICA); Ch.Dumrong, director-general of the Banpu Coal LLC; and T.Vivit,
Honorary Consul of Mongolia. During this meeting, Mr Gankhuyag and the TICA’s
authorities agreed to hold a short-term training in Thailand for 10-15
diplomats of the Mongolian Foreign Ministry for learning activities of the
ASEAN, ASEM and APEC.
Following the
meeting, the Vice Minister visited the Thammasat University, and gave a lecture
to the university’s students on a present situation and foreign policy of
Mongolia. After this, he gave interviews to some media organizations on
occasion of the 40th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations.
Standing
Committee Hears Reports of Financial Regulatory Commission
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy are
discussing four issues on Wednesday.
At the beginning
of the meeting, committee members are hearing a 2013 actions report of the
Financial Regulatory Commission from Commission chair D.Bayarsaikhan, before
discussing a draft resolution of parliament on ‘measures to intensify the
economy’ that has been submitted by the Cabinet on April 18. The Standing
Committee on Economy has included in meeting agenda on Wednesday a report of
2013 activities of the National Statistical Commission and an issue of forming
a working group.
Standing
Committee Discusses Amendments to Law on Smoking Control
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social
Policies, Education, Culture and Sciences is discussing proposed amendments to
the law on smoking control on Wednesday.
After
discussing the amendments suggested, members of the Standing Committee are
planning to discuss a parliamentary resolution on ‘approval of government
policies on medicine’ and other issues.
Five
Concession Agreements Established
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Five concession agreements have been established to be
realized under a principle of public-private partnership, informed S.Bekhbat, a
chief of Innovation, Public-Private Partnership Department of Economic
Development Ministry amid an interview at ’11 11’ Center of the Government on
Wednesday.
During the
interview, S.Bekhbat highlighted a need to develop public-private partnership
in Mongolia, citing experiences of developed countries to have the private
sector to implement jobs a Government is unable to realize. Five concession
agreement have been concluded in the nation, he went on, mentioning names of
projects to be implemented under these agreements – Nariin Sukhiat-Shivee
Shuren paved road project with RDCC LLC under funding of MNT 88 billion; Telmen
thermal plant project with New Asia Group LLC under financing of USD 183
million; Altanbulag-Ulaanbaatar-Zamyn Uud highroad project with Chinggis Land
Development group-New Development Road LLC; Mining and Metallurgical Complex
project with QSC LLC; and Tuul Songino Water Reserves Complex project with
‘Ulaanbaatar water charge power plant’ LLC.
Mongolia
Marks World Book and Copyright Day
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Mongolia is celebrating the World Book and Copyright Day on
April 23.
In frames of
the day, a new book exhibition on technology is being organized by central
library of science and technology under the Mongolian University of Science and
Technology to all professors, teachers and student readers while annual book
fair is running in the State House.
23 April is a
symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes,
Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of
birth or death of other prominent authors, such as Maurice Druon, Haldor
K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejía Vallejo.
It was a
natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a
world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone, and
in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading and gain a
renewed respect for the irreplaceable contributions of those, who have
furthered the social and cultural progress of humanity. In this regard, UNESCO
created the World Book and Copyright Day.
"Spring
Festival" Sport Days Run in Czech
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Annual “Spring Festival” sport days have run among
Czech-based Mongolians in Prague city.
The event was
organized by Mongolian Czech-headquartered “Bayanmongol” a non-government
organization /NGO/ under the auspices of the Embassy of Mongolia in the Czech
Republic on April 19-20.
This sport
measure gathered Mongolians from eight cities of Czech and Linz city of Austria
and a total of 22 teams competed in categories of volleyball, basketball, table
tennis and chess.
After this,
participants were invited to the party where a month-period “Mongolian's
Got Talent” contest announced a winner and a Mongolian contortionist at Czech
“Jo Joo” circus N.Khaliunsuren received an award.
5th
International Ulaanbaatar Marathon open for registration
April 23
(news.mn) The 4th “Ulaanbaatar marathon” initiated by the city municipality of
Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, was successfully held last June,
2013. As an annual event, the Ulaanbaatar Marathon will take place again this
year, supported at state level. The organizers have announced that the 5th
Marathon will be held on June 7th, 2014.
The Marathon is
being jointly organized by the Mongolia Olympic Committee, Mongolian Athletics
Federation and Ar Mongol Travel Group, a leading tour operator in Mongolia.
Available options include the full marathon, half-marathon and a 5k race.
Further options may be released closer to the time of the event.
Registration is
now open for foreign nationals to participate.
Ulaanbaatar
Hosts Fourth Morin Khuur International Festival
April 23
(infomongolia.com) The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration
with World Morin Khuur Association and Mongolian Ethnic Groups Culture and
Research Fund are organizing the Fourth International Festival-Competition of
Morin Khuur in Ulaanbaatar from April 26 to May 01, 2014.
Morin Khuur IV
International Festival, a competition for casual interests and a competition
for raftsmen has been organized within the framework of implementing
the Mongolian President’s Decree on “Preservation and Promotion of Morin Khuur”.
In this
International event, over 100 Morin Khuur players, craftsmen and scholars from
China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, South Korea, United States and Mongolia
are claimed to participate.
The Festival
aims to promote the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle, traditional Mongolian bowed
stringed instrument) identified as Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, which is considered a symbol of the
Mongolian nation.
Organizers of
the festival strongly believe that Morin Khuur IV International
Festival-Competition 2014 shall significantly contribute in promoting of Morin
Kkhuur locally and beyond.
The competition
will be organized in the State Philharmonic from April 27, where the Opening
ceremony will be held at Chinggis Square and Central Cultural Palace on April
26, and the Closing Ceremony with a Gala Concert is scheduled on May 01, 2014.
Program of the Morin Khuur IV International
Festival
Saturday, April 26
16:00 - Opening
ceremony, Chinggis Khaan Square / Central Cultural Palace
Sunday, April 27
09:00-16:00 -
1st round for amateur musicians, State Philharmonic
18:30 - Morin
Khuur concert from China participants, State Philharmonic
21:00 Evening performance, “Khaan Ger” restaurant
Monday, April 28
09:00-16:00 -
1st round for Amateur musicians, State Philharmonic
18:30 - Morin
Khuur concert from Japan participants, State Philharmonic
21:00 Evening performance, “Khaan Ger” restaurant
Tuesday, April 29
09:00-16:00 -
2nd round for Amateur musicians, State Philharmonic
18:30 - Morin
Khuur concert from Russia, Germany, USA participants, State Philharmonic
21:00 Evening performance, “Khaan Ger” restaurant
Wednesday, April 30
08:00-12:00 -
Competition of Morin Khuur craftsmen, State Philharmonic
14:00 -
Symposium & Discussion, Music and Dance College
18:00 - Master
Class (Mongolia), Music and Dance College
Thursday, May 01
16:00 - Closing
ceremony, Gala Concert, Central Cultural Palace
20:00 -
Reception, ILoft Function House
Gala Concert Program of Group Performances
by International Participants
1.
N.Jantsannorov, “Mongolian Melody”
2. N.Jantsannorov, “White Stupa”
3. N.Jantsannorov, “Mandukhai the Wise”
4. B.Sharav, “Eight Horses of Happiness”
5. Z.Khangal, “Moving Towards You”
6. L.Murdorj, “Golden Yurt”
7. Ts.Natsagdorj, “Race of Camel Herders”
8. D.Tuvshinsaikhan, “Sound of the Desert” from “Universe of Mind” suite
Related:
President
Ts.Elbegdorj Spoke by Phone with Mongolian Peacekeepers in South Sudan
April 23
(infomongolia.com) President of Mongolia , who successfully underwent a spine
surgery in Japan, returned home on April 22, 2014 and on the first day of
arrival, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Mongolia,
Ts.Elbegdorj spoke by telephone with the Chief of Military Unit No.350 of the
Mongolian Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel B.Erdenebat regarding issues on
Mongolian peacekeeping operations under the UN 7th mandate in the United
Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
President and
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces congratulated Mongolian peacekeepers,
who successfully rescued the 10 wounded citizens from Russia, Ukraine, Kenya
and South Sudan during the attack to the Russian oil company in Bentiu, South
Sudan on April 15, 2014.
During the phone conversation, President Ts.Elbegdorj said, “On behalf of the people of Mongolia and on my own, I would like
to appreciate Mongolian peacekeepers, who are successfully serving in the
UNMISS mandate and wish wellness in all your future endeavors”.
Related:
President
Ts.Elbegdorj Phones Peacekeepers in South Sudan – Montsame, April 23
D.Battsogt
MP Forwards Statement to Leave Justice Coalition
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Chief of the parliamentary standing committee on social
policies D.Battsogt forwarded a letter on Tuesday to leave the parliamentary
caucus of the Justice Coalition. His request is expected to be informed at a
parliamentary session by Speaker Z.Enkhbold in near time.
B.Battsogt was
elected as Member of Parliament from the 16th electoral district in
western Khovd province, where he was running election representing the Justice
Coalition of the Mongolian People’s Party and the Mongolian National Democratic
Party in 2012.
Standing
Committee Head Meets NGO Authority
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Head of the parliamentary Standing committee on social
policy, education, culture and science D.Battsogt; and S.Ganbaatar MP Tuesday
received NGO authorities for education.
The delegation
included B.Batjargal, an executive director of the “Education Cooperation
Society” NGO; and D.Tungalag, general coordinator of the “For the public education”
national alliance for civil society.
Institute of
Economic Research at the Mongolian State University (MSU) has carried out a
review survey on educational financing at an order of the “For the public
education” national alliance for civil society. This research aimed at
determining urgent problems faced to the educational sector recent years,
examining goals of the educational sector to be in harmony with the financing
policy, alteration of financing for the education field, and its impact on
academic excellence, D.Tungalag said. Then she expressed a willingness to hold
a multilateral consultative meeting and discussion together with the Standing
committee for introducing the research’s results.
In response,
D.Battsogt said that the Standing committee is possible to run the above event,
whereas S.Ganbaatar MP appreciated the NGO’s works, and said he is ready to
render support to the public education in all
sides.
Sub-Committees
Set up for Organizing UB City Anniversary
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city E.Bat-Uul Wednesday issued an
order to set up sub-committees to organize marking of the 375thanniversary of
the capital city.
Accordingly,
compositions of the sub-committees have been formed for ensuring the
anniversary’s preparation, organization and celebration measures.
Moreover, the
anniversary’s events will be conducted by five sub-committees in charge of
budget and financial matters; organizational matters; furnishing and
construction; culture, arts, sports and ceremonial measures; and information,
order and security matters. These sub-committees have been obliged to work out
and approve their programmes for events.
Khovsgol
to Become "Children-Friendly Province"
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Khovsgol province started to run a campaign themed “Let's
join against violation” on April 22 in frames of the world initiation themed
“Let's stop all kind of violence against children” where Mongolia joined, last
year.
The opening of
the action was attended by more than 200 people from local state bodies,
schools, Red Cross committee and the World Vision international organization's
branch.
All
participants expressed readiness to join in the campaign and signed on the
world initiation document.
In frames of
the campaign, a consultative meeting under themed “Inter-sectors' cooperation
in children right and protection matters” was co-organized by the National
Authority for Children, the UN Children's Fund, the National Center Against
Violence a non-government organization /NGO/, and “Child-friendly province”
program which this province has been involved.
During the
meeting, open discussion and training ran among gathered on the matters about
responsibility and initiatives of related officials for children right and
protection matters.
Mining
Deputy Minister Visits Canada
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Mining Deputy Minister O.Erdenbulgan is visiting Canada
these days.
During his
visit there, the deputy minister concluded a memorandum of cooperation with
Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) on Tuesday. Present at the
memorandum signing were Wendy Harris, CEO of CESO and R.Altangerel, Ambassador
of Mongolia to Canada. The memorandum aims at support for mining capacity
building, introduction of Canada’s experiences and know-how in Mongolia.
The Canadian
Executive Service Organization (CESO) is a registered national and
international development charity that has operated since 1967. The
organization uses Canadian volunteers to work with private and public sectors
to accomplish goals within these service areas: strategic planning, business
development, accounting and finance, organizational development, community
development, governance and production and operations.
CESO's primary
funding currently derives from the financial contributions of the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development Canada (AANDC), funders from corporations, foundations and
individual donors.
National
Statistical Commission Informs on Raw Hive Prices
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The National Statistical Commission has recently conducted
a study on sale prices of raw hives of domestic animals nationwide.
In the first
quarter of 2014, the lowest prices of 25-30 thousand togrog for cow hives
longer than 2 meter were observed in provinces of Uvs, Sukhbaatar,
Bayankhongor, Dundgovi and Dornod, while the highest prices (as higher as twice
than the lowest) of 45-50 thousand togrog for hives of that kind were reached
in provinces of Arkhangai, Selenge, Tov, Orkhon, along with Ulaanbaatar city,
inform officers of the National Statistical Commission.
During the same
period, horse hives were sold at the lowest prices of 15-20 thousand in
Hovsgol, Arkhangai, Dornod, Uvs and Dornogovi, and the prices reached highest
of 28-33 thousand in provinces of Ovorkhangai, Darkhan-Uul, Omnogovi, Zavkhan,
Tov, along with Ulaanbaatar city.
The commission
has recently launched a price-index study on housing, building materials, and animal
products.
Commerce
and Industry Chamber Informs Events List for May and June
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia
has released a list of events planned by the chamber in upcoming two months.
In May, the
chamber will co-organize three events including the 13th meeting of Mongolia
and Taiwan in Ulaanbaatar on May 22-23, a ‘Fact Finding Mission to Mongolia’
Mongolia Austria Business Forum in Ulaanbaatar on May 26-27, and Sweden
Mongolia business forum in Stockholm, Sweden on May 24-30.
In June there
will be five events beginning with Days of Spain in Ulaanbaatar on June 3-5,
and ending with a ‘UK mission to Mongolia’ business meeting in Ulaanbaatar on
June 30. Between them, there will be the 10th joint meeting with Mongolia,
Russian Federation, and P.R. China’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ulaanbaatar
on June 11-13. On the same days with this joint meeting, a Korea Mongolia
Business meeting will take place in Seoul, South Korea. A Mongolia India
Business meeting is planned to run in the Conference Hall of the National
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia on June 12-16.
Electricity
Transmission and Distribution Losses Reduced
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) Electricity transmission and distribution losses in central
region reduced by 1.4% to reach 16.5% in March, informed the Energy Regulatory
Commission.
In the central
region of the country, electricity distribution of eleven companies increased
by 70.7 million kWh or 7.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
In the same period, electricity purchase of Ulaanbaatar Electricity
Distribution Network state-owned company increased by 53.5 million kWh or 10.1%
against that of the same period of 2013.
In March, loss
in electricity transmission and distribution decreased by 0.09% in the National
Electricity Distribution Network, by 2.16% in Ulaanbaatar Electricity
Distribution Network, and by 1.02-3.09 in electricity distribution in Darkhan
city, Selenge province, Baganuur district, Hovsgol province and south-eastern
region, informs an officer.
27th
National Physics Olympiad to Be Held in Uvs
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The 27thNational Physics Olympiad among high school pupils
will take place from April 28 to May 5 in Ulaangom soum, Uvs aimag.
A commission
for the national physics Olympiad has been set up with 26 people under a
leadership of the aimag’s governor, and the upcoming Olympiad is expected to be
attended by 130 pupils who are qualified from the city’s and local Olympiads.
This year’s
national Olympiad has received financial support and other assistance from the
Ministry of Education and Science, the Nuclear Energy Agency, the aimag’s
administration and the Citizens’ Representative Khural, “Eznis” airways and
“Aero Mongolia” aviation companies; NGOs and individuals.
Medals winners
of the national Olympiad will compete in the 45th International Physics
Olympiad that will be held on July 13-21 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Here
Comes ‘Youth Development and Citizens Education’ Discussion
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) A discussion of youth development and education will take
place in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday.
At the
discussion, results of ‘Youth capacity building through citizen education’
project will be discussed. The gathered will also share views on youth’s
perception on democracy, political involvement and their contributions to
development policies.
Citizen
Registration Services to Be Transferred to Khoroos
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) As a part of ‘Smart Ulaanbaatar’ program, public services
related with citizen registration will be transferred to smallest
administrative units in Ulaanbaatar since this Thursday.
Ahead of this
transfer, Ulaanbaatar Mayor E.Bat-Uul had concluded a memorandum of
understanding with the chief of State Registration Authority to enable citizens
to receive basic services related with state registration in their khoroo or
smallest administrative unit in the capital city.
Some khoroos of
the city will be connected to relevant networks in a optical fiber cable to
render five services linked to state registration to residents.
‘Alcohol-Free
Dundgovi’ Campaign Announced
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The Youth Association of central Dundgovi province has
announced an alcohol-free campaign in the province that is to take place from
April to May.
During one
month’s time, campaigners will organize a series of activities including
workshops and sports events in the province to promote alcohol-free life style.
The main mission of the campaign will be continuity of residents’ abstinence
from alcohol.
The Youth
Confederation has decided to open campaigns of ‘Sports instead of Spirits’ in
all provinces simultaneously. The opening of the campaign will be held in the
city main square on May 3.
State
Residence Hosts Book Exhibition Event
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) In celebration of the World Book Day (April 23), the State
Residence hosted a book exhibition event on Wednesday.
The event was
held in cooperation of domestic publishers, book stores and readers to promote
book-reading in the nation. This annual exhibition gives reader rare
opportunities to get introduced with recently published books and magazines.
During the event, the library in the State Residence has also enriched their
book funds, informs Public Relations Department of Parliament Office.
Here
Comes ‘Lullaby’ Play
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The State Academic Theater is planning to stage a premier
of a Mongolian dramatic play ‘Lullaby’ by N.Gankguyag on Wednesday.
This play is a
part of a playlets project of the theater that successfully launched on April
9, with ‘The Crow Grove’ by A.Vampilov. Theater enthusiasts can see 'Lullaby',
the three-act play in the Drama Theater until April 27.
Within this
project, seven Mongolian directors will stage less-known or not-staged-before
plays, including ‘Innocent Guilty’ by A.Ochibat, ‘Sorry, Wrong Number’ by
Lucille Fletcher, ‘Yesterday’ by Nobel-winning Harold Pinter, ‘Lullaby’ by
N.Gankhuyag, ‘the Open Couple’ by Dario Fo and ‘Mannequin’ by Nikolai Kolyada.
April program
of the theater includes ‘The Crow Grove’ (April 9), ‘Lullaby’ (April 23), and
‘Sorry, Wrong Number’ (March 30). Other plays are expected to meet audience
within this May.
In 2010, the
theater successfully ran a similar project to stage seven plays by Russian
playwright V. Krasnogorov to promote less-known plays for younger audiences.
"Melodic
Meteor" Exhibition to Open
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) An exhibition themed “Melodic Meteor” is to open in “BlueMon”
art gallery on May 1.
A total of 37
artworks are expected to be shown publicly, including more than ten paintings
of Mongolian economist B.Lkhagvajav.
All artworks,
painted by brush, will describe impressions made by musics of Romantic-era
Polish composer Mr Fryderyk Chopin.
US
Embassy to Hold Discussion on Urban Planning
Ulaanbaatar,
April 23 (MONTSAME) The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar announced Wednesday that it
will host a showing of the classic American movie “Soylent Green” on Thursday.
This movie
explores how overpopulation and poor planning can affect human health and
happiness. Following the movie, experts from the United Nations Population
Fund, the Asia Foundation, and the U.S. Embassy will hold a panel discussion
exploring how the themes of the film relate to Mongolia’s own issues with
overcrowding and urban planning.
City
soil dangerous to health
April 23
(news.mn) A recent study shows that heavy metal and pollutant content in the
soil of Ulaanbaatar city is twice as high as standard levels. A new report
states that 72 percent of soil in the city is polluted due to household waste.
The study was
conducted by collecting samples from over 300 sites across a two year span
throughout Ulaanbaatar city. Lead and chromium levels found in the soil samples
were double the expected amount. Lead levels reached 1500 part per million
(ppm) in city soil, in contrast to internationally acknowledged ‘safe’ levels
of around 500 ppm. Natural lead levels in soil range from 50 ppm to 400
ppm.
Lead is a
naturally-occurring element in soil but it can be harmful to humans when
inhaled or ingested. Children especially are at risk. Lead poisoning can cause
many health problems, but in particular it can cause neurological damage and
development delays in children.
In adults, lead
poisoning can cause:
·
poor muscle coordination
· nerve damage to the sense organs and nerves controlling the body
· increased blood pressure
· hearing and vision impairment
· reproductive problems
· delayed fetal development.
· nerve damage to the sense organs and nerves controlling the body
· increased blood pressure
· hearing and vision impairment
· reproductive problems
· delayed fetal development.
In children,
lead poisoning can cause:
·
damage to the brain and nervous system
· behavioral problems
· anemia
· liver and kidney damage
· hearing loss
· hyperactivity
· developmental delays
· in extreme cases, death
· behavioral problems
· anemia
· liver and kidney damage
· hearing loss
· hyperactivity
· developmental delays
· in extreme cases, death
Waste Free Ulaanbaatar is Everyone’s Responsibility
April 23
(infomongolia.com) Last Saturday on April 19, 2014, public cleanup was
organized throughout Ulaanbaatar and in order to mark the city's wide activity,
the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Green Development, Ulaanbaatar City
Mayor's Office and the Asia Foundation are partnering to launch a public
awareness campaign that aims to improve citizen behavior in relation to garbage
disposal.
Throughout the city, billboards and posters feature the slogan “Waste Free UB is
Everyone’s Responsibility” to remind citizens not to dump garbage and to ensure
that Ulaanbaatar remains a pleasant city to live in for this generation and
those to come.
Solid waste
management is a key challenge in UB, particularly in the Ger districts, where
there are many illegal dump sites. To
act upon the campaign’s slogan, the Foundation supported the cleanup of garbage at the 14th khoroo of Sukhbaatar district,
16th khoroo of the Chingeltei district, 13th khoroo of the Khan-Uul district,
9th khoroo of the Bayangol district, and 26th khoroo of the Songinokhairkhan
district. During the cleanup day, the Foundation worked with representatives of
khoroo administrations, business entities, eco employees, residents, school
children and volunteers to cleanup public spaces, ger streets, and gullies of
the Model Khoroos. The Asia Foundation also sponsored competitions such as a
cleanest street for residents that participated in the activities.
City Municipality’s representatives led by Mr.
B.Badral, General Manager of the Ulaanbaatar City Administration, khoroos and
districts’ public officials, and Foundation staff, including Deputy Country
Representative Ms. Tirza Theunissen, joined residents in local cleanups.
The campaign
and cleanup activities are implemented under the Model Solid Waste Khoroo
Project implemented by the City Municipality Solid Waste Department and the
Foundation in six khoroos within the framework of its Urban Services in the Ger
Districts of Ulaanbaatar Project. The campaign will continue until June 2014.
With generous support from the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australian Aid Program, the
Foundation initiated the “Urban Services in the Ger Districts of Ulaanbaatar” project in May 2012, which aims to
improve urban services in the Ger districts .The Foundation, throughout the
duration of this three year project, is working to increase citizen
participation at local level and also support the city at the management level
to improve strategic planning, policy making and good governance.
Today
is World Book Day
April 23
(infomongolia.com) Today, April 23, 2014, is the World Book Day annually
organized by UNESCO since 1995 to promote reading, publishing and copyright, as
of today, the Day is being celebrated globally in over 100 nations.
Within this
scope, the Secretariat of the State Great Khural (Parliament) traditionally
hosts the Book Day in collaboration with readers, publishers, printing houses
and book stores in Ulaanbaatar.
Today’s event was organized in the Government House, and “InterNom” book store,
“Nepko”, “Munkhiin Useg”, “Mon Sudar” and “Az Khur” printing houses have
introduced their new releases, where Speaker Z.Enkhbold, writer and journalist
B.Tsenddoo and other officials were present.
Writer and
journalist Byambajav TSENDDOO has published his 100 EVENTS IN 100 YEARS and 100
YEARS, 100 PEOPLE albums in 2011 in celebration of the 100th year anniversary
of the Mongolian independence.
The first photo album of the 100 events is made its’ marks in the Mongolian history. Through 100 photographs, this book tells
the complete story of the history of Mongolia from the Independence, the great
terror, cultural attack, industrialization, democratic revolution, up to the
first Olympic champion of Mongolia. This photo album was published in
collaboration with the National Geographic Society of the United States of
America.
The second
photo album tells the stories of the 100 most influential people in the history
of Mongolia. With 100 historical photographs this album guides the readers
through the fascinating moments of the Mongolian history.
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