Study brief: Civil society engagement in policy dialogue

Amarjargal Dagvadorj, Head of Programmes, PIN Dekhchinjav Tuvshintugs, DICE Project Manager, PIN Anu Ganbold, DICE Project Officer, PIN Purevbat Bolorchuluun, Communications Officer, PIN (year 2024.)

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Mongolia operate at diverse levels, from local to international, with varied organisational structures and approaches. Advocacy-focused CSOs act as representatives for specific issues, aiming to influence policies and perspectives in the development arena, including government, media, and the public. This research focused on CSO engagement in policy development, monitoring of policy implementation, and dialogue in Mongolia, and their interactions with public authorities in the country.
Despite increased diversity within CSOs in Mongolia over the past two decades, the legal framework hasn’t adapted to their evolving development needs. With 35,312 officially registered CSOs in 2022, only approximately 6,380 operate on a regular basis (National Statistics Office, 2023), with over 80% concentrated in the capital city, where financial opportunities are significantly more accessible than for local CSOs.

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