The Institute of Road and Transportation, a Mongolian NGO has initiated a forum called “The Introduction of Smart and Environmentally Friendly Transportation Systems to Mongolia”. This forum has organized in co-operation with ITS Korea and Ulaanbaatar Smart Card Co., Ltd and other Mongolian non-government organizations.

The Forum has discussed and is making recommendations to prioritize the development of a smart transportation system in Mongolia. A Memorandum of Understanding for future co-operation has been signed by J. Bat-Erdene, State Secretary at the Ministry of Roads and Transportation; Mr. Kichil Kwon, President of ITS Korea Federation and J. Sereeter, Head of the Institute of Road Transportation NGO.

The parties have agreed to the following as outlined in the MOU:

• Introduce new techniques and technology necessary to permit further development of a Smart Transport System.
• To freely exchange experimental and proven practices in developing Smart Transport Systems.
• To build capacity through technical training of specialists and employees
• To commit to the participation in future trainings and seminars organized by both sides.