MAINTAINING A SOCIAL LICENSE TO OPERATE
Naran Mandal realizes the importance of sustaining long-term relationships with its stakeholders and going beyond maintaining its social license to operate. In fact, Naran Mandal plays a crucial role in the development of the community in Bayankhongor Province and Bayan-Ovoo soum. As a good corporate citizen, Naran Mandal is proud to acknowledge that it is setting a new high standard in its community engagement and is setting an example for others to follow.
Naran Mandal has an experienced research-driven community relations department and international advisors, who are dedicated to building long-lasting positive relationships with the local community based on shared vision and values. Naran Mandal has a positive impact on the community by increasing socio-economic activity, local job creation, developing much-needed infrastructure, supporting education and health, and providing significant tax revenue that supports the local government.
More than 70% percent of Naran Mandal’s employees are from Bayankhongor Province. Employees earn a highly competitive wage, are given a safe working environment, and enjoy a high quality of life. Naran Mandal is strongly committed to hiring locally and improving the skills of the local population.
Infrastructure development
Naran Mandal provides support to its neighbors through undertaking much-needed infrastructure improvement projects, such as installing street lighting in the capital of the province, bridge construction, and the renovation of schools and dormitory buildings.
Cooperation with the local community
Each year, Naran Mandal signs a cooperation agreement with Bayankhongor Province and supports projects and activities that create a positive impact in the community.
Collaboration with and support of local SMEs
Naran Mandal supports the local economy of Bayankhongor not just by creating jobs, but also through a special focus on the procurement of meat, milk, and dairy products from local farmers and small business owners.
Supporting local herders
Naran Mandal provides support to local herders, including the construction of water wells, and during winter time, Naran Mandal traditionally supplies local herders with much-needed hay for their livestock.
Local community health program
Naran Mandal implements an annual health program by providing local residents with free medical check-ups from medical professionals and doctors from Ulaanbaatar.
Local education program
Naran Mandal supports high quality local education by providing younger students from the local community with school supplies each year, such as notebooks and backpacks, and providing older students with tuition assistance and scholarships for local and international universities.
