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2026 #2 Second Newsletter

🔹 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
2026 #1 First Newsletter
🔷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
2025 #4 | Fourth Newsletter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, IRIM continued to deliver impactful research, policy-oriented consulting, and institutional initiatives, with a strong focus on just energy transition, climate resilience, gender equality, and inclusive development 🤝
🔹 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
2025 #3 | Third Newsletter
In the third quarter of 2025, IRIM focused on climate change and energy transition, gender equality, and key issues affecting target groups, while continuing to strengthen institutional capacity and teamwork 🤝
🔹 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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2025 #2 Second Newsletter
2025 #1 First Newsletter
In the first quarter of 2025, IRIM experienced a productive and dynamic start to the year, driven by social well-being research, international collaboration, and the launch of new flagship studies 🤝
🔹 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.👇

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