Mongolia : Gobi Climate-Resilient Cashmere Value Chain Project

Nonsovereign Project | 57156-001

The project will support Gobi's increased working capital needs to expand sustainable cashmere sourcing from local herders and cashmere production.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Wang, Xiaole
    Private Sector Operations Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Mongolia
  • Sector
    • Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
Project Name Gobi Climate-Resilient Cashmere Value Chain Project
Project Number 57156-001
Borrower / Company Gobi Joint Stock Company
Country / Economy Mongolia
Location Nation-wide
Type or Modality of Assistance
4365 Loan Ordinary capital resources USD 30.00 million Committed
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
Sector / Subsector

Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Livestock
Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Responsible ADB Department Private Sector Operations Department
Responsible ADB Division Office of the Director General, PSOD (OPSD)
Responsible ADB Officer Wang, Xiaole
Project Sponsor(s)
Description The project will support Gobi's increased working capital needs to expand sustainable cashmere sourcing from local herders and cashmere production.
Objectives and Scope
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation
Concept Clearance -
Credit Committee Meeting -
Approval 26 Oct 2023
Last PDS Update 26 Oct 2023

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Title Document Type Document Date
Gobi Climate-Resilient Cashmere Value Chain Project: Preliminary Poverty and Social Analysis Initial Poverty and Social Analysis Sep 2023

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