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MBIs for Air Quality Improvement in Ulaanbaatar

26 August 2021
The presentation covers the use of market-based instruments to improve air quality in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development in Mongolia

21 July 2021
Mr. Hans van Rjin and Mr. Roger Shotton gave an overview of macroeconomic and public administration, features of decentralizing governance in Mongolia. They also discussed the sub-national government's role in service delivery, local development, and sustainable development goals through local…

SDG Financing in Mongolia

20 April 2021
In this presentation, Davaadorj Sukhbaatar shared experiences and challenges of financing SDGs in Orkhon Province in Mongolia

Recent Migration Trends to OECD and Selected Non-OECD Countries from Asia

24 January 2019
Labor migration is growing although at a lower rate than in the late 2000s. Asia continues to account for a growing share of overall migration to OECD countries.

Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs

23 July 2018
Kaushal Jhalla presented on the emerging role of disruptive technologies, as well as challenges to adaptation at scale specifically around blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) and its implementation in pilots for creating increased access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Blockchain at the Border: An Exploration

2 March 2018
Can blockchain simplify the business environment for export? Can blockchain increase access to finance? Learn about the blockchain pilot project implemented by the World Bank for small- and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in Viet Nam.

Environmental Protection Tax in Viet Nam

21 February 2018
Viet Nam’s Law on Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) passed in 2010 is an indirect tax on products and goods which, when used, have a negative effect on the environment. Built on the principle that "polluters must pay," it is a tool that contributes to changing people’s consumption behavior towards…

Fiscal Decentralization and Local Budget Deficits in Viet Nam: An Empirical Analysis

9 August 2017
Local fiscal policies play a significant role in Viet Nam’s growth and development as a result of the budget law promulgated in 2002 that significantly increased the fiscal responsibilities of local authorities. To address several issues that hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of fiscal…

Green Cities and GrEEEn Leaders: Viet Nam Stakeholders and Nguyen Van Cao

1 April 2016
Viet Nam's cities are going green as local leaders adopt the Green Cities approach. Learn more from this case study. Through ADB's Secondary Cities Development Program, Viet Nam is improving basic urban infrastructure in Buon Ma Thuot in the central highland region and the coastal cities of Ha Tinh…

Globe International Centre: Supporting the Development and Passage of Right to Information in Mongolia

23 November 2015
Mongolia is part of the Open Government Partnership, and it continues to ensure continued progress on transparency and accountability.