Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs (MICS) 2024 in Khanbogd, an open innovation and co-creation event between Mongolia and Japan, was held in the Khanbogd area developed by the Oyu Tolgoi mine in South Gobi Province, Mongolia. The event was held in Khanbogd, Mongolia. ｜ News & PR

Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs (MICS) 2024 in Khanbogd, an open innovation and co-creation event between Mongolia and Japan, was held in the Khanbogd area developed by the Oyu Tolgoi mine in South Gobi Province, Mongolia. The event was held in Khanbogd, Mongolia.

Collaborative project “Production and Sales of Pet Supplies” explaining its products to participants

Presentation by the cooperative project “Installation of Mini Plant Factories in Schools for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutritional Enhancement

Underground coal mine at Oyu Tolgoi Mine, the largest mine in Mongolia

Event Summary

Conference Title: Mongolia open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs: MICS-2024 in Khanbogd

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 14:00-17:00 (Mongolian time)

Organized by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Mongolia Office

Co-sponsored by Oyu Tolgoi Catalyst Fund for Khanbogd Development (OTCF)

Executive Committee: Japan alumni association for international students returning to Japan (JUGAMO)

Venue: Khanbogd Community Center, South Gobi Province, Mongolia

Program

14:00 14:15 Registration

14:15 14:25 Organizer’s Remarks (JICA)

14:25 14:30 Greeting (OTCF)

14:30 14:45 Introduction of MICS2024 initiative (JUGAMO)

14:45 15:15 Presentation of two collaborative project teams

15:15 15:35 Introduction of other projects conducted by JICA

15:35 17:00 Networking

Contents

Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-Creation for SDGs (MICS) 2024” was held in Khanbogd, South Gobi Province on December 11, 2024. MICS is a program that supports a wide range of stakeholders in industry, government, academia, and finance in Japan and Mongolia to bring together technologies, ideas, and funds to co-create and collaborate on innovative solutions to solve social issues and achieve the SDGs in both countries.

MICS in Khanbogd is co-sponsored by the Oyu Tolgoi Catalyst Fund for Khanbogd Development (OTCF), which is implementing the development of the Khanbogd region near Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia’s largest mine, and is working with 10 selected MICS 2024 collaborative The project aims to collaborate with stakeholders in the region and the 10 projects selected for MICS2024. Two collaborative projects, “Establishment of Mini Plant Factories in Schools for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutritional Enhancement” and “Production and Sales of Pet Supplies” presented their proposals for business development in the region. Networking was conducted with approximately 45 participants who visited the venue. The next day, the participants visited financial institutions, agricultural and livestock cooperatives, educational institutions, and other organizations in the region that had expressed interest in the project, to match them with specific collaboration opportunities.

The event introduced JICA projects related to the region’s economy and development. A participant who runs a livestock business said, “It was a good opportunity to know that JICA was cooperating in this way as well as education and welfare throughout Mongolia. I would like to work with the MICS project while taking advantage of the unique characteristics of Khan Bogd.” They expressed their opinions.

On the following day, December 12, JICA Mongolia Office Director Miyagi visited the Oyu Tolgoi mine to inspect the underground coal mine, a repair shop for drilling equipment, and residential facilities for staff working at the mine, etc. JICA and OTCF will continue to work together to improve the lives of staff working at the mine and local residents in order to develop the local economy of the Khan Bogd region and improve social services. JICA and OTCF will continue to collaborate in order to improve the lives of mine workers and local residents, as well as the local economy and social services in the Hahn Bogd area.

Finally, the final event of MICS2024 will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on February 7, 2025. (More information will be released in December.)

If you are interested in participating or cooperating in any of the 10 collaborative projects, please feel free to contact us at

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Japan alumni association of foreign students returning to Japan (JUGAMO) mics.jica.2024@gmail.com

Outline of 2 collaborative projects presented at Hahn Bogd *Project name link is to presentation material (in Japanese).

Project Title (Field) Affiliation of Key Participating Members Project Summary Establishment of Mini Plant Factories in Schools for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition Enhancement (Economy) [SJ1] (PDF/6.99MB) Tana Lab, Mongolian University of Science and Technology and Waseda University Business School Mongolian and Japanese universities are collaborating to mini plant factories and use the vegetables produced for school lunches to promote sustainable smart agriculture and improved nutrition. Production and Sales of Pet Supplies (Economy) [SJ2] (PDF/8.12MB) Natural Mongolia National Network LLC (MARIS Trade LLC, Urgana Industry LLC, Global Nomadic Products LLC) Ikh Chandmanit Ochir LLC Three Mongolian companies formed a cluster to maximize the use of raw materials from livestock to produce pet supplies for export from by-products and meat.

JICA Mongolia Office Director delivers opening remarks

Director of OTCF delivers opening remarks

Presentation by the cooperative project “Production and Sales of Pet Supplies

Mr. Miyagi, Director of JICA Mongolia Office, explains about the products of the cooperative project “Production and Sales of Pet Supplies

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