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Basic Information
Organization Name:
Environment and Development Association JASILOrganization Regions:
- Asia/Pacific
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Organization Country Location:
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Organization City/Locality:
Ulaanbaatar
Organization mission and work description:
JASIL ’s Mission is to promote sustainable management of natural resources & land use in Mongolia with the advocating study, networking and training for economic development and environment protection by equitable and participatory approaches. JASIL’s Program Aim is to support for community based pro-poor policies and facilitate the empowerment of communities and its Associations. JASIL has been involved in the Sustainable Management of Common natural resources in Mongolia since 2003, and Collaborative Learning for the Co-management of natural resources in Mongolia, since 2007, working closely with the Ministry of Nature and the Environment, Ministry of food and agriculture. JASIl participated in the development and the formulation of Land Law (200), Law 2 on “Reinvestment of Natural Resource Use Fee for the Protection of the Environment and the Restoration of Natural Resources” (2000), Ammendment to Environment Protection law on Community (2005), Forest Law (2007) and the sub-law on Community Based Natural Resources Management (2006) , National “Green Wall program” (2005) and currently working on the implementation of these policy documents and approval of Draft Pasture Law (2012) of the grassland reform in Mongolia, and Herder’s community WFD use manual(2012). Starting from 2018 JASIL also supporting the Mongolian government proposal for an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists". Currently JASIL is a focal point for Central Asian Pastoral Alliance, CAPA. Also director of JASIL working as Chair for the Regional Support Group, RISG, for "Central Asia & Mongolia" on IYRP.
Organization's Contacts
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Primary Contact Name:
Dr.Hijaba Ykhanbai -
Primary Contact Title:
Director
Additional Contacts Names:
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Additional representative #1:
Erkin Kazbai -
Additional representative #2:
Arnagul Bayasgalan -
Additional representative #3:
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Additional representative #4:
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.8 - Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.a - Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Global/UN Engagement & Advocacy
- Accountability for the 2030 Agenda
- Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- SDG Data and Indicators
- Public mobilization & Campaigns
- Indigenous Peoples
- Gender Equality
- Capacity building/CSO training & education
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
Securing the tenure rights on rangelands and other common resources in Mongolia and Central Asia are needs the transparent and accountability of laws and policy documents and their implementation for the sustainable development.
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
With the joining TAP Network JASIL will advocate for the implementation of SDG16 + and Accountability by organizing capacity building workshops and training's, as well as supporting for the implementation of laws and legislation at local, national, regional level by using innovative methods and approaches.
Plan on engaging in TAP's work as a Partner:
- Regional Engagement Platforms and/or Regional Focal Point
- Thematic Working Groups
- Interest in leadership/coordination opportunities within the TAP Network
- Exploring partnerships with like-minded organizations
- Exploring opportunities for hosting TAP Network national or regional-level capacity building activities