Improving the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability of Mongolia


The intervention seeks to improve the national emergency response capabilities of Mongolia in the area of urban search and rescue (USAR). In Mongolia USAR rescue services are delivered by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Capacity-building will be pursued through a selection of measures based on targeted training and the provision of simple training facilities. The outcome is that NEMA improves USAR service in Mongolia and works to more effectively to international standards.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Mongolia
Climate change and environment
Disaster risk reduction DRR
01.07.2017 - 31.12.2018
CHF  180’000
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
Private sector
  • Foreign private sector South/East


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    180’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    3’327
Project phases Phase 3 20.01.2023 - 31.12.2024   (Current phase) Phase 2 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019   (Active)

Phase 1 01.07.2017 - 31.12.2018   (Active)