Mongolia : Strengthening Integrated Early Warning System in Mongolia
The proposed project will support the development of a comprehensive approach to early warning system (EWS) by putting in place the six key elements of EWS in a cycle (i) risk knowledge with appropriate assessment, (ii) monitoring and data acquisition, (iii) forecasting and warning, (iv) dissemination and communication, (v) information type and reliability, and (vi) response capacity. To achieve the outcome, the system will involve the people and communities at risk from a range of hazards, link contingency plans supported by physical and social infrastructure, utilize cutting edge technologies including advanced multi-hazard modelling, monitoring and observation using remote sensing and ground stations aided by geographical information system, digital technology including cloud computing, social networking platform for tracking and tracing the incidences, and communication means including cell phone and unique radio frequencies, promote inclusiveness, and engage all stakeholders at different levels.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Yanoma, Yukitsugu
East Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Mongolia -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
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| Project Name | Strengthening Integrated Early Warning System in Mongolia | ||||||
| Project Number | 53039-002 | ||||||
| Country / Economy | Mongolia |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP5: Promoting rural development and food security OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||
| Description | The proposed project will support the development of a comprehensive approach to early warning system (EWS) by putting in place the six key elements of EWS in a cycle (i) risk knowledge with appropriate assessment, (ii) monitoring and data acquisition, (iii) forecasting and warning, (iv) dissemination and communication, (v) information type and reliability, and (vi) response capacity. To achieve the outcome, the system will involve the people and communities at risk from a range of hazards, link contingency plans supported by physical and social infrastructure, utilize cutting edge technologies including advanced multi-hazard modelling, monitoring and observation using remote sensing and ground stations aided by geographical information system, digital technology including cloud computing, social networking platform for tracking and tracing the incidences, and communication means including cell phone and unique radio frequencies, promote inclusiveness, and engage all stakeholders at different levels. The proposed project will also result in significant capacity building and awareness raising about disaster risk management and the role of disaster risk reduction strategies. The proposed loan will build on existing capacity and activities within the National Emergency and Management Agency as well as coordinate with stakeholders in the sector. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The government plans to increase investments in disaster risk reduction, and preparedness measures. This should include the establishment of a multi-hazard particularly the selected hazards including epidemics and pandemics EWS, which can provide information on hazards that enables advance action to reduce the associated risks. They are an important element of disaster risk management as early action can reduce the loss of human life and other assets. To be effective and sustainable they must involve communities with emphasis on increased awareness and capacity of communities to be able to respond to warnings and have in place preparedness plans. | ||||||
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| During Project Implementation | To conduct the TRTA activities, a consulting firm was engaged and mobilized on 9 September 2020. A virtual inception mission was conducted on 11-13 November 2020. Conducted TA activities include: (i) technical meetings with the executing agency and stakeholders; (ii) developed a detailed outline of a Multi Hazard Early Warning System which was discussed with NEMA and the Ministry of Health; (iii) reviewed existing and planned pandemic surveillance systems in Mongolia in the context of the response to COVID-19; (iv) reviewed the legal basis for an MHEWS and PSS in Mongolia for possible enhancement of the existing early warning systems; (v) reviewed safeguarding laws and provisions to ensure proper social and environmental safeguarding assessments are carried out. The interim report is being developed and the interim review mission is tentatively scheduled in early October 2021. |
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| Consulting Services | ADB will engage the consultants following the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the associated staff instructions. The consulting firm will procure goods as required. |
| Procurement | Equipment for the TA consultants will be procured following ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the associated staff instructions, and handed over to NEMA upon TA completion. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Yanoma, Yukitsugu |
| Responsible ADB Department | East Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, EARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Environment and Tourism National Emergency Management Agency |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 23 Sep 2022 |
TA 6534-MON
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 30 Jul 2020 | 31 Mar 2022 | 30 Jun 2023 | - |
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 550,000.00 | 500,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,050,000.00 | 17 Oct 2022 | 976,419.16 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Strengthening Integrated Early Warning System in Mongolia: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Jul 2020 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Information and Communication Technology Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| National Project Procurement Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| National Disaster Early Warning Expert and Project Coordinator | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Consulting Firm | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| Project Preparatory | Technical Assistance 6534 | 08 Sep 2020 | CONSEIL SANTE S.A.(FRANCE) in association with SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE REALISATION D'ETUDES ET DE CO(FRANCE) | 92-98 BOULEVARD VICTOR HUGO 92110 CLINCHY, FRANCE | National Emergency Management Agency | 901,000.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
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