Enhancing Efficiency and Traceability of Agricultural Value Chains in Mongolia through Innovations and ICTS - TCP/MON/3706
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Traditionally a rural economy focused primarily on herding, Mongolia is rapidly changing as a consequence of urbanization and rapid growth in the mining sector However, despite the large contribution of mining to Gross Domestic Product and exports, the agriculture and food sectors remain hugely important for the economy, social make up and ecology of Mongolia The livestock sub sector accounts for almost 10 percent of export earnings and about 80 percent of total agricultural production Agriculture employs 35 percent of the total labour force With 25 percent of the overall population living below the poverty line, and one third of youth unemployed, the creation of inclusive employment and the improvement of livelihoods are top national priorities The agriculture and food sectors offer the best opportunity to increase inclusive employment.