In March-October, 2023, the Centre for Policy Research completed the EBRD-funded “Mongolia: Green Portfolio Expert/Project Manager” assignment. The assignment was undertaken following a request from the Government of Mongolia to EBRD for supporting the Ministry of Economy and Development (MED) in: The assignment was undertaken with contributions from the renewable energy project expert (UB Grid Consultancy) and the policy expert (KhanLex). Below is the summary report.
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Our functions
Carry out enlightenment activities aimed at enhancing the public skill and capacity to deal with the government policies in own view, to assess them and make choices in their own interest through providing necessary knowledge and information Raise broader public debate on all directions of the state policies and ways of their implementation Carry out surveys and analyses of public policies and disseminate their results Identify priority issues in various domains of economic and social life and implement projects to resolve them Develop and recommend alternative policy recommendations which would enrich the policy options the decision-makers choose from Raise public
Read moreBuilding the right team
At the heart of CPR is an ability to provide strong project management. At each phase of a project we put together a team with the right blend of skills for the particular task. Our research experience provides a strong foundation, avoiding costly mistakes. Our projects are collaborative. Working closely with central and local government institutions is central to our approach. We use our capacities in training and technology transfer to empower our partners, ensuring that long-term development strategy always remains sustainable. This means our involvement in helping to create appropriate policy and institutional structures.
Read moreThe planning process
CPR pays high attention to the preparation of work plans, budgets and activity schedules once contracts are issued and reviews the project progress against these targets annually during the lifetime of the project. Full participation and the promotion of beneficiaries’ initiatives in the development process is a key ingredient of project planning. The use of stakeholder workshops to build consensus over project objectives and activities ensures active participation of communities in the development activities that will affect their livelihoods. Our partnership strategy is based on the need to build a knowledge base of those with whom we work, ensuring that
Read morePerformance assessment
We are committed to the creation of an environment in which staff and consultants perform to the best of their ability. To this end we monitor the progress and performance of the project team with considerable care. The responsible bodies report on the work progress against project targets monthly. Financial audits and technical reviews are undertaken annually.
Read moreEffective and timely reporting
To respond to the reporting obligations set by the client we ensure that all members of the project team are both aware of, and sigh up to, the required schedules. The nominated coordinators are responsible for maintaining a complete record of the reports circulated.
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1998. CPR was established..UK’s Westminster Foundation’s financial support was crucial. 1999. Produced a research paper “Mongolia’s livestock sector marketing: challenges and recommendations ” 1999. Conducted research “Policy options for privatizing the most valuable enterprises” 25 August 1999. National English language newspaper UBPost (No 034, 171 ) has published interview on CPR activities highlighting the role played by the Westminster Foundation. 28 September 1999. CPR has presented on its research findings to the joint workshop by the Zorig Foundation and USAID “Tranisitional economy and the privatization of the most valuable enterprises” 30 September 1999. No 174. CPR gave interview to the
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