On October 20, Human Development and Social Policy Advisor to the President of Mongolia R.Bold held a meeting with Asako Maruyama, educational expert of the Asian Development Bank’s / ADB / East Asia Department, Stefan Rau, Urban Development Specialist and project officers of the ADB.

Ms. Asako Maruyama introduced the “Skills for Employment Project” and "Darkhan Waste water Management Project" and said these projects by the ADB under soft loan terms that should be included in this year’s budget of the ADB. “Skills for Employment Project” was implemented by Ms. Asako Maruyama and "Darkhan Waste water Management Project" was implemented by Mr. Stefan Rau respectively. “Skills for Employment Project” aims at three targeted spheres such as agriculture, construction and road-transportation. "Darkhan Waste water Management Project" is focused to make the city of Darkhan competitive with Ulaanbaatar city, decreasing population density and reducing poverty in Mongolia.

Parties exchanged views on the implementation of the two projects and discussed some detailed issues. President’s Advisor R.Bold appreciated for the ADB’s strong support for Mongolia since 1990 and said that he was pleased to hear that the ADB approved a 30 million USD loan to promote micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises of Mongolia. He also underlined that President of Mongolia focuses his attention to improving employment skills.

Ms. Asako Maruyama said that in order to finance these projects, the ADB is seeking approvals from the Government and the Parliament of Mongolia to attach financing in the ADB budget for 2014. Advisor R.Bold noted that the 2015 State Budget of Mongolia will be approved on November 15, 2014 and the above mentioned projects will be reviewed by the Government within this date.