The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection of Mongolia, in collaboration with the National Camping Association of Mongolia, recently convened a national discussion focused on “Policy and Structural Reform for the Development of Camps in Mongolia.” The event drew significant participation, with representatives from 13 ministries, agencies, non-governmental organizations, and all operating camps attending both in person and online.
Participants engaged in crucial discussions regarding the challenges currently facing Mongolian camps. Key issues addressed included a shortage of qualified human resources, insufficient financial support, high land taxes impacting camps near the capital city, and the deterioration of camp infrastructure.
A significant outcome of the national discussion is the decision by the Government of Mongolia to prioritize the development of camps and initiate structural reforms aimed at improving the sector’s legal environment.
Building on this momentum, the National Training Workshop “Child and Nature” for camp educators is scheduled to take place from May 9 to 11, 2025, at the International Children’s Complex Nairamdal in Mongolia.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to Valery Kostin, Masako Harigaya, Alexia Sideri, Alisher Mahmudov, and Carolina Fleix-Wright for their contributions, specifically for sharing insights on camp structure and operational mechanisms implemented in their respective countries.
