Formation of community groups and training
Formation of community groups and training in resource management and alternative livelihoods. Under the project, herders formed community groups of 10 to 15 members. These groups were given training as well as financial support in the form of small loans and grants to support the groups’ sustainable management of resources and diversify herders’ livelihoods. 64 herder communities were officially registered and issued with community certificates.
Approach of the project to establish necessary systemic and institutional set up for supporting herder groups, rather than focusing only at site level support, including: National government level – policy and legal framework; Aimag level – political support and practical direction in implementing strategies; soum level – practical support of the community groups; local community level – embracement of the issues and eagerness to respond positively).
Behavioural and Attitudinal Change. The combined result of trainings, establishment of information centres, successful linkages with museums and local stakeholders, and the institution of social mobilisers, signboards, and field-monitoring visits has contributed significantly to changing people's mind set and behaviour. In order to promote gender balance, the project invited men and women in all events. Moreover, special trainings such as wool and felt production and dairy product making were organized for women. 12 different trainings were conducted such as CBNRM, community internal rights, and pasture management.