Our Work
The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSS) has been active in the field of law and the further development of democratic structures in Mongolia since 1993. The central tasks of the HSS project in Mongolia are to promote the rule of law in state and society and to support the sustainable development of the country, in particular by developing environmental legislation and increasing public awareness of the environment and the law.
Our project goals
The focus of our work in Mongolia is to provide expertise in the legal field. This is achieved through a variety of activities such as symposia, lectures, working visits between Bavaria and Mongolia as well as accompanying studies and the publication of handbooks and legal commentaries.
The project objectives of HSS-Mongolia are:
- Standardisation and professionalisation of the application and implementation of the law;
- Eliminating deficiencies in the Mongolian legal system (drafting new laws, amending existing laws and eliminating overlaps, gaps and collisions),
- Empowering citizens to assert their rights and fulfill legal obligations,
- Strengthening knowledge transfer and dialog between target groups in Germany and Mongolia as well as in the region,
- Promoting institutions and networks related to environmental issues and Mongolia's role regionally and globally.
Target groups
- The specialisation of legal experts and administrative officials as multipliers is a means of improving the uniform application of the law;
- Support for lawyers, academics and students ensures a highly qualified legal succession;
- Providing political decision-makers with an understanding of the application of the law and the need for change is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of legal reforms;
- Promoting public awareness of the law is a prerequisite for a stable democracy;
- Training of active legal professionals (prosecutors, public defenders and researchers) as well as executive officials (e. g. police officers, forensic technicians, etc. ) ensures that the law is applied correctly.
Activities of HSS-Mongolia
Promoting the rule of law - democracy and law in constant change
As Mongolia's democratic and legal structures evolve, the implementation of reforms and the practical application and dissemination of the law is a major challenge. The primary objective of the cooperation is the training of Mongolian lawyers in Germany, the further training of multipliers in Mongolia by German experts and the transfer of specialist knowledge in the form of publications and consultations. Whenever Mongolians demand German competence, the HSS serves as a link to Germany. Mongolia benefits from the exchange as it develops its own sustainable legal culture and tradition and strengthens its democratic structures.
Ecological sustainability - law enforcement for the benefit of nature and biodiversity
Mongolia is rich in natural resources and has a relatively large proportion of protected areas. In addition, the legislation to protect nature is extensive. However, law enforcement is weak due to various factors. HSS Mongolia supports measures by improving the performance of authorities and officials and strengthening legal awareness in the environmental sector.
International cooperation - regional and global integration
The cooperation between the Foundation's offices in the region (including Korea, China and Central Asia) aims to strengthen Mongolia's integration into regional and international networks. This is particularly important in the environmental sector in order to tackle global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development together.
Partner
During the visit of the Chairperson Prof. U. Männle in 2015, the continuation of the cooperation agreement between the HSF and the Government of Mongolia was signed.