Direct beneficiaries: (Urban) Search and Rescue experts and the management of NEMA

Indirect beneficiaries: All urban dwellers of Mongolia, particularly those in the capital Ulaanbaatar

Outcome 1

NEMA’s USAR units own, use and maintain appropriate training facilities consisting of a Modular Training Ground (MTG), including various training stations, that enable them to practice USAR techniques according to international standards.

Outcome 2

NEMA’s USAR units’ response capacities have been improved through introduction of systematic training of USAR techniques according to international standards, by using the partly newly purchased rescue tools, as well as through adaptations of the organizational setup and logistical infrastructure.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

1.1: The planning of the Modular Training Ground (MTG) has been consolidated between NEMA, SDC experts and the mandated contractor, based on the results of the pilot phase.

1.2: The construction of the Modular Training Ground (MTG) has been realized by the mandated contractor on the determined premises of NEMA’s Special Rescue Unit (SRU) near Ulaanbaatar, based on the finalized planning and with supervision of NEMA and SDC experts.

1.3: NEMA has acquired know-how on the use and maintenance of the new MTG.

2.1: NEMA’s infrastructure to store, maintain and repair the rescue tools, including the newly purchased ones, are prepared and conditioned to be used for trainings.

2.2: NEMA has carried out practical USAR trainings on site, by using the SDC donated and new, locally purchased rescue tools.

2.3: NEMA has initiated the necessary adaptions to systematically manage its USAR units during the preparedness, mobilization, deployment and demobilization phases on national base.

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

During the project “pilot phase” (1.7.2017-31.12.2018) the capacity building process was initiated and developed with the following achievements:

• Establishment of several NEMA working groups for project implementation
• Identification, recruitement and employment of 12 new USAR trainers
• Planning and tendering of a new Modular Training Ground (MTG) for practical USAR trainings
• Evaluation and purchase of new rescue tools
• Conceptualization related to the upgrade process “SAR to USAR”
• Introduction of necessary adaptations in Management and Logistics

Phase 2 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019   (Completed)