The project aims to contribute to strengthening engagement between the Government of Mongolia and the Mongolian diaspora by improving the understanding of diaspora engagement in Mongolia and increasing the engagement between the diaspora, the Government and the Mongolian society. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia (MFA), there are over 180,000 Mongolians living abroad which represents around 5.5% of the total population. In the last few decades, the Mongolian diaspora has become economically and socially significant in the country. Moreover, during an IOM rapid diaspora mapping, around 98% of the survey participants have expressed their interest in contributing to the development of Mongolia by exchanging and transferring their knowledge and experience, mobilizing their networks and connections to support local businesses and investments and providing financial support. To reach the project objectives, IOM will: (1) Increase the understanding of diaspora engagement in Mongolia by generating evidence and data on diaspora and learning from international good practices and experiences; and (2): Increase the engagement between the Mongolian diaspora, the Government and the Mongolian society through dedicated policies, institutions, diaspora and national stakeholder consultations and national forums.