🔹 IRIM's Q2 2026 newsletter shows its three principles (independence, quality and impact) in action. The Digital Transparency Index 2025 scored Mongolia 45 ("insufficient"), with 69% of 98 institutions missing the legal deadline to answer information requests. The second round of the SoWSA well-being study launched, and a youth misinformation study led to a pilot project and the "Fact-Checking is COOL" campaign
🔹 Quality efforts included data management capacity-building through the AVI program and the start of ISO/IEC 27001 implementation with UPR Consulting. On impact, IRIM's family-friendly workplace study led to approved remote-work guidelines for civil servants, the SOGE final evaluation was completed, and the gender policy assessment for the food, agriculture and light industry sector was presented at regional seminars
🔹 The new Evidence Snapshot shares partner insights: 1.1 billion children face multiple climate hazards (UNICEF), public institutions need more user-centred digital services (OECD), and global growth is projected to slow to 2.5% in 2026 (World Bank)

IRIM Newsletter 2026 | Q2 ENG

🔷INDEPENDENCE

• Implemented the Digital Transparency Index through own initiative and funding
• Prepared for the second round of SOWSA, establishing an independent data foundation
• Published the “Mapping on Disinformation Landscape in Mongolia” to reveal information distortions
• Released the 2025–2026 Annual Report, enhancing transparency and accountability

🔶QUALITY

• Held the Expanded Meeting to improve methodological alignment and consistency
• Strengthened internal capacity through AVI data analysis support

🔷IMPACT

• Trained more than 30 women and provided grants to 6 entrepreneurs
• Strengthened herder–private sector partnerships
• Conducted WASH evaluation and developed policy recommendations
• Built NGO capacity for gender-responsive policy evaluation
• Identified family-friendly workplace solutions

IRIM Newsletter 2025 | Q1 MNG

🔹 Successfully launched the Just Energy Transition Framework, offering integrated policy pathways that link energy reform, social protection, and economic diversification
🔹 Implemented public–private–community partnership consultations and trainings to support climate-resilient and sustainably sourced livestock value chains
🔹 Initiated a World Bank–commissioned study assessing the effectiveness of air pollution reduction measures through fuel transition in Ulaanbaatar
🔹 Completed the baseline study for the SkillShift Project, supporting skills development for young women and persons with disabilities
🔹 Continued the baseline survey on family-friendly policy implementation across public and private sectors in Mongolia
🔹 Launched a pilot project on Gender-Smart Business, strengthening the economic empowerment of survivors of gender-based violence
🔹 Advanced research on disinformation in Mongolia, contributing evidence to strengthen media and information literacy
🔹 Strengthened institutional development through Annual Reception 2025, the Student Researcher Program, and the Mobile Lifelong Education Center, which continues to deliver measurable impact in remote areas
🔹 Published new flagship reports on men’s life experiences and violence and clean energy access for vulnerable households

📌 Explore the full Fourth Newsletter to learn more about our projects, research findings, and policy contributions.👇

IRIM Newsletter 2025 | Q4 ENG

🔹 Organized a regional workshop on gender-responsive climate policies, bringing together over 150 stakeholders from 11 aimags
🔹 Conducted gender assessments of vocational education programs to support women’s participation in the agriculture and livestock sectors
🔹 Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues on just energy transition, feeding voices from workers, youth, and industry into national policy discussions
🔹 Completed the baseline study for the “Digital Cooperatives” project, supporting herders’ livelihoods through digital solutions
🔹 Initiated the process toward ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security certification, strengthening data protection and management systems
🔹 Released findings from a waste management knowledge, attitudes, and practices study, providing critical evidence for future interventions
🔹 Strengthened team cohesion through Summer Training 2025 and prepared for the upcoming Research Student–2025 Program

📌 Explore the full Third Newsletter for detailed updates, research findings, and project insights.👇

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🔹 Strengthened regional collaboration through participation in the Asian Social Well-being Consortium, sharing methodologies and experiences with researchers from 9 countries
🔹 Conducted a Photovoice study on air pollution and mothers’ well-being, highlighting the strongest impacts on health, economy, education, and social relations
🔹 Published the Digital Transparency Index 2024, reaching 69% nationwide, marking continued progress in access to public information
🔹 Launched the Youth School-to-Work Transition Survey, generating critical baseline data on youth employment, challenges, and opportunities
🔹 Released new academic publications and research outputs contributing to evidence-based policy and international scholarship

📌 Explore the First Newsletter for detailed findings, reports, and insights from IRIM’s latest work.👇

2025 newsletter Q1 ENG