E-GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN IMPROVED THROUGH A MOBILE VERSION

2/9/2021

Within the SFFS project framework, which has been implemented by MoF and the World Bank, mobile access to the e-procurement system (www.tender.gov.mn) is enabled which. This development greatly contributed in realizing project objectives of increasing effectiveness of government financial management, use of information technology, budget transparency, and public participation. 

Bidders now able to access following information using their cellular phone: 

  • Company profile; 
  • Announced bids; 
  • Bidding documents; 
  • Participating bids; 
  • List of bids that they participated; 
  • List of bid securities and other detailed information.

 

As a result, increased public procurement transparency and immediate access to procurement related news and information became imminent. Currently, 2,364 procuring entities and 13,328 private entities are registered in the system. The mobile application allows procuring entities to publish procurement plans, bid invitations and results of bids which provides advantages such as expedited implementation of procurement activities, instant information exchange, and increased information access for stakeholders.  


In 2020, 22,060 bid invitations published in the system and completed. The number increased 25% compared to preceding year figure and the trend expected to continue in the future. Parties interested to participate in bids and individual citizens are now able to view bid invitations on their mobile phones on demand. 


For instance, the mobile application provides the following possibilities:

  • Review procurement plans of procuring entities;
  • Receive bid invitations instantly; 
  • Review bidding documents; 
  • Pay a bid participating fee; 
  • Send request to your corresponding commercial bank to grant a bid security; 
  • Receive immediate notifications of change in bidding documents; 
  • Receive instance notifications of bid results; 
  • Review openings and results of bids; 
  • Increased transparency and prompt dissemination of procurement information. 


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WORLD BANK WORKING GROUP MET WITH PIU AND IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING THE COMPLETION REPORT OF THE STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE IN MONGOLIA PROJECT

4/3/2023

Concerning the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia project, which was completed on February 28, 2023, the World Bank working group to develop the project completion report had an official meeting with Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and implementing organizations on March 30, 2023. The purpose of the working group meeting is to review the implementation of the project, the results achieved, and the fulfillment of the project indicators.

PERFORMANCE BASED FINANCING: INSPIRING NEW APPROACHES TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION

3/23/2023

Performance based financing (PBF) links funds or payments to service providers to results achieved and gives them considerable autonomy in the use of these funds. The strategic approach is appealing to many individuals and organizations as it motivates them to perform better and channels resources directly to the frontlines. This in turn fosters greater accountability. Using this approach has been popular in different sectors with some promising results emerging. 

AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR RESULTS-BASED MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET PLANNING: IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF IMPROVING BUDGET PLANNING, BUDGET EFFICIENCY AND PROGRAM OUTCOME.

3/7/2023

    Under the scope of improving public financial management, Mongolia is aiming to introduce result-oriented medium-term budgeting, transitioning from the traditional input-based budgeting. This goal is aligned with development policy of Mongolia to shift from medium-term fiscal framework (MTFF) to medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF).

The MOF is entering the new phase of PFM Reform Action Plan

2/28/2023

Within the framework of the European Union financed, World Bank managed “Strengthening Governance in Mongolia” project, the Ministry of Finance, in compliance with the “Sustainable Development Vision 2030” and the “Action Program of the Government of Mongolia for 2016-2020”, has approved and implemented the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy and the Action Plan for 2018-2022. The overarching objective of the strategy was to improve governance and achieve effective resource allocation and efficient public service delivery. The implementation status of the PFM Action Plan is indicated as “Certain results have been achieved” at the rate of 85 percent.

LAUNCHED BETA VERSION OF THE REDEVELOPED GLASS ACCOUNT PORTAL

1/20/2023

The Ministry of Finance Mongolia has developed and successfully launched the new version of the Glass Account Portal in 2023 within the framework of the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia Project jointly implemented by the EU and the World bank.

New systems and services are added in the Intermediate service platform for fiscal and financial systems

1/11/2023

The Ministry of Finance Mongolia has developed and successfully launched the Intermediate Service Platform (ISP) in 2022 within the framework of the Strengthening Governance in Mongolia Project. The main purpose of the system is to provide a possibility of information /web services/ exchange between the independent systems of the Ministry of Finance and other organizations in a easy and flexible way. In addition, it is solving the issues of overlapping connections and development between many information systems and organizations, transferring them to a unified standard, making it has no complexity, and more secure.

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