7. During the first international ICA-AP Workshop, it was discussed that
Mongolia has increased the participation of women. Also, the government
has provided livelihood programs for women whom are cooperative
members.
8. In connection with the women involvement and leadership in cooperative
development, 54 % of total population of Mongolia is women, therefore,
promotion of enterprises is equal to men and women.
9. I had the chance to be
photographed with the
Mongolian
Parliamentary members
and other international
participants.
10. With me are Mongolian Cooperative
Leaders with their Mongolian
national attire.
11. As a Vice chairperson of Women’s Committee of ICA-AP, I
was given the floor to discussed the NATCCO Gender and
Development to the participants of the event.
12. There are a total of 40 participants who attended the Inaugural Session of
the ICA-AP Workshop.
One from the Philippines, two from ICA-AP, China, Nepal
and India. Four from Indonesia and twenty seven from
Mongolia.
28. We rode this bus during our rural cooperative
visit. We had the chance to watch a rodeo which
is competed by the Mongols.
29. We were able to taste
the delicacies of
Mongols from rural
community as we
waited for the rodeo
competitors prepare
for the competition.
30. Rodeo is an exhibition or
contest in which cowboys
show their skill at riding
broncos, roping calves,
wrestling steers, etc.
31. The competition is composed of 2 teams. I witnessed the dedication of
Mongols in this kind of event.
32. After the competition, the score is tied. As a result, representative from
each team wrestled to determine who’ll win the said event. Mongolian
wrestling is another tradition being performed by the Mongols.
33. The team who won the competition was awarded (with
medal and certificate) from the organizers of the said
event.
35. Mongolia has a remarkable history.
Its landmarks represent the different
historical events in the country.
The government and
its people has nicely
preserved its culture
and tradition.
36. There are lots of facade that shows tremendous architecture and
engineering. We were overwhelmed together with Savitri Singh of ICA-
AP.
37. This is the House of Parliament where the monument of Chinggis
Khaan whom considered the “Father of Mongols” is placed. It is
the central figure of the national Mongolian identity.
38. Mongolia is a developing country. Its growth is seen on the
numerous building constructions around its capital.
39. One of the famous brand
in the world is the Louis
Vuitton and I had the
chance to explore the
building.
40. I also set foot on the Mongolian Stock
Exchange.
