Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Cashmere Projects in Mongolia

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Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Cashmere Projects in Mongolia

August 29, 2019

This study examined six development projects which produced sustainably harvested cashmere as project outputs.

The study applied a structured framework of analysis so that UNDP can compare project inputs and outputs in an objective manner and propose coordination opportunities. Qualitative and quantitative information was obtained primarily from interviews with project stakeholders in response to the lack of publicly available information about the production of sustainable cashmere.

The study found that the projects entail substantial similarities, but differences exist, reflecting on each organization’s programmatic strengths. Among the key similarities are geographical areas of project intervention, issue areas featured for herder group capacity building trainings, and types of linkage support provided for herder organizations. Differences were found in the level of codification and documentation on codes of practice on sustainable cashmere production and views on traceability systems for the harvested sustainable cashmere.