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CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions. In Mongolia, CHF is implementing a Business Development and Employment Services Program, which also has a strong association development component.

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USAID/Mongolia
P.O. Box 1021
Ulaanbaatar-13
MONGOLIA
Phone: 976-11-312390
Fax: 976-11-310440
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March 2009

Innovating, Measuring and Promoting Poverty Alleviation by Cooperatives in Transition Societies (IMPPACTS)

CHF International
www.chfmongolia.org

Cooperative Law Working Group

This month the working group received a response from the Ministry of Justice regarding the proposed law amendments. The letter identified areas in the proposed amendments that need further clarification. The issues highlighted include: the non-profit status of coops, auditing responsibilities, insurance activities and the registration process of coops. After receiving the letter, the working group met and prepared a plan for updating the amendments. The Cooperative Law Working Group hopes to have a revised version ready for resubmission to the Ministry prior to the start of Parliament’s spring session.

Production and Service Coop Union Meeting

IMPPACTS provided a one day workshop on the coop law changes, at the Production Service Coop Union's 2009 meeting. IMPPACTS gave a summary of the amendments and the activities of the working group. Representatives of coops from16 provinces took part in the discussion and shared their opinions on the coop law amendments and the progress of the working groups.

Other

IMPPACTS developed a presentation on market outreach for agricultural business groups and coops.
IMPPACTS will work with the Darkhan Regional Cooperative Training and Information Center (DRCTIC) to develop articles on cooperatives for their upcoming newsletter.