The Sustainable Livelihoods Project II (SLPII) is part of a 12-year program which will be implemented over three phases, and aims to enhance livelihood security and sustainability by increasing capacity of communities and local institutions to reduce vulnerability throughout rural Mongolia. The country's economy has grown rapidly in recent years; however, Mongolia still faces considerable social challenges. Despite encouraging trends in poverty reduction, there is considerable variation within the country. Poverty incidence in Mongolia is higher in rural areas, where almost half of the population lives. Nomadic herder households constitute the single largest group amongst the poor. Therefore the primary emphasis of the SLPII project is to address the key concerns of rural citizens by ensuring their active participation in the decision making of activities. The project is funded by the World Bank, the European Commission, the Japanese PHRD Grant and the Government of Mongolia.
 |  |  |  |  |  | Wells rehabilitated under the pastoral risk management component provide watering points for livestock and allow herders to move their livestock away from overgrazed pastures close to settlements. | 
|  | Herder groups borrowed funds under one of the project components to increase hay production. The hay is harvested and stored and provides an essential source of nutrition to livestock during the long harsh winters and lowers the risk of livestock mortality. . | 
|  | In the provincial capital of Bayan-Ulgii, this municipal hay and fodder storage facility was rehabilitated to store hay reserves. The hay will be distributed in times of need if harsh winter weather conditions threaten livestock. |  |  | These ambulances financed under the Local Initiatives Fund (LIF) are destined for rural health care centers. In large, low population-density rural areas, access to health facilities is a major issue. Ambulances and motorcycles for local doctors help to increase access to healthcare. |   |  | This bridge was rehabilitated. The LIF has successfully piloted participatory approaches to the identification and implementation of priority small scale infrastructure projects including transportation. |   |  | Many energy projects have been implemented, including using renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind to provide power to public facilities such as this rural health care center. |   |  | A rehabilitated potable water supply provides this community with a reliable source of drinking water, also financed by the LIF. |   |  | Medical equipment that was previously only available in provincial capitals is now made available in rural areas. These projects are popular with rural citizens as they save time and the inconvenience of traveling large distances for routine check-ups and treatment. |   |  | The project has supported many rural schools, rehabilitating classrooms and dormitories, providing new furniture and teaching materials, and improving heating systems. As a result, the enrollment rate in elementary schools has increased and the drop out rate has fallen. |   |  | Ms. Ulziisaikhan from Dornod aimag borrowed 1 million tugrug to run a vegetable gardening business. By getting micro loan she has planted vegetables on 2 hectares of land and had good harvest. Her family has 6 members and now by selling their harvest they can make enough profit to repay their loans. |   |  | Ms. Dolgor, a resident of Uvs aimag took a 800 thousand tugrug loan under the Microfinance Development Fund to sew Mongolian national shoes. Sales have been very good so she has hired an assistant to expand her business. |   |  | Under the project, trade fairs have been organized to give rural micro-enterprises an opportunity to showcase their products. | |  |  |  |
More information:
 Mongolia Rural Development Strategy: full report (153kb pdf), October 2002Â
Sustainable Livelihoods Project II:Â project documents
Rural Development in Mongolia
Mongolia website
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