Title

Development of broadcasting services.

Approval date

1997, 1999

Total budget $

24,000

Budget code

IPDC/16 MON/01 352 MON 71

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To improve the scope and range of broadcasting services available to radio and TV audiences in Mongolia.
To increase the capability of Mongolian Radio and Television (MRTV) to restructure its operations in a climate of economic and social change.
To establish an overall, integrated training programme for broadcast media practitioners in Mongolia.

Activities

RCA's implementation mission fielded.

Funds obligated

2,651

Implementation rate
& Remarks

1%. Change of emphasis of the project requested. Chairman of MRTV has changed for third time in 2 years.

Project officers

Hadlow and Jayaweera

Title

"Mongolia Radio/TV Training at National Press Institute"

Approval date

1997 December 1999

Total budget $

32,000

Budget code

IPDC/17 MON/01

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To assist in developing pluralistic mass media in Mongolia.
To enhance the professionalism of journalists and media practitioners, thus increasing the quality of media output.

Activities

The renovation of radio and television studios in progress. Equipment specified.

Funds obligated

2,704

Implementation rate
& Remarks

0,8%. Equipment purchase commenced after RCA mission. Funds released for studio renovation. Project to be completed in 1998.

Project officers

Hadlow and Jayaweera

Title

Establishment of Community Radio in Uvurhangai Province

Approval date

1997 1999

Total budget

35,000

Budget code

PDC/18 MON/01

Source

IPDC

Objectives

To establish Mongolia's first community based radio station.
To promote democracy and a free press.

Activities

Equipment list prepared. Approaches made for licensing authorities by the Press Institute of Mongolia (PIM) for a broadcasting licence.

Funds obligated

Implementation rate
& Remarks

Awaiting IPDC fund allotments.

Project officers

Hadlow and Jayaweera