Quarterly Performance Report (July - September 2012)

The project focuses on improving business enabling environment (BEE) policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness. The BPI project complements the Government of Mongolia's strategy to advance BEE reforms and strengthen country competitiveness while promoting diversification across economic sectors and increasing financial sector capacity. During the quarterly reporting period of July to September 2012, the BPI project positioned itself as the main partner to the Mongolian Government in the area of BEE reforms. The project provided technical assistance to the Government's Reform Team and individual reform working groups established to implement reforms in five areas of competence. The BPI project also initiated a Supplier Development Program aimed at connecting large enterprises with Mongolian suppliers, identifying deals, and helping potential Mongolian suppliers meet the requirements of these buyers. The project's focus during this quarter reflects the Year Two Annual Work Plan, which covers April 2012 to May 2013. The main initiatives include engaging and developing the capacity of business and civil society to develop actionable proposals to address BEE, governance, and country competitiveness issues. The project also facilitated public-private dialogue on BEE, governance, and country competitiveness issues, publicized examples of best international practices and successful country experiences, and leveraged project resources through partnerships. The BPI project has made significant progress in implementing its work plan. Key Result Area (KRA) 1.1, which aims to simplify trade, paying taxes, getting new electricity connections, construction, and company registration procedures, has shown progress. The project has also made progress in KRA 1.2, which aims to strengthen the enabling legal and regulatory environment for trade, business, and finance. Additionally, the project has initiated a Supplier Development Program, which aims to connect large enterprises with Mongolian suppliers and help them meet the requirements of these buyers. The project's performance indicators, baseline, and targets for the Annual Work Plan-2 are outlined in Annex B. The project has also deployed short-term technical assistance and has a status of subcontracts. The project management and administration activities, personnel, and subcontract status are also outlined in the report. The BPI project has positioned itself as a key partner to the Mongolian Government in the area of BEE reforms. The project's focus on improving BEE policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness has shown significant progress. The project's initiatives, including the Supplier Development Program, aim to increase Mongolian SMEs competitiveness and promote diversification across economic sectors. The project's quarterly performance report highlights its achievements and progress in implementing its work plan. The report outlines the project's focus, key result areas, and performance indicators. The project's progress in implementing its work plan and its initiatives to improve BEE policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness are significant. The project's focus on increasing Mongolian SMEs competitiveness and promoting diversification across economic sectors is also noteworthy. The BPI project's quarterly performance report provides a comprehensive overview of its progress and achievements. The report highlights the project's focus on improving BEE policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness. The project's initiatives, including the Supplier Development Program, aim to increase Mongolian SMEs competitiveness and promote diversification across economic sectors. The project's progress in implementing its work plan and its performance indicators are significant and demonstrate the project's commitment to improving the business enabling environment in Mongolia. The project's quarterly performance report also outlines its next steps for the coming quarter. The project will continue to focus on improving BEE policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness. The project will also continue to implement its initiatives, including the Supplier Development Program, to increase Mongolian SMEs competitiveness and promote diversification across economic sectors. The project's performance indicators, baseline, and targets for the Annual Work Plan-2 will also be monitored and reported on. In conclusion, the BPI project's quarterly performance report highlights its achievements and progress in implementing its work plan. The project's focus on improving BEE policies and practices, governance, and country competitiveness has shown significant progress. The project's initiatives, including the Supplier Development Program, aim to increase Mongolian SMEs competitiveness and promote diversification across economic sectors. The project's quarterly performance report provides a comprehensive overview of its progress and achievements and outlines its next steps for the coming quarter.