15 October 2026 | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
On 15 October 2026, representatives of the (EACEA), Giordana Bruno and Michele Marcacci, visited Otgontenger University (OTU) to review and assess the implementation progress and achievements of the Erasmus+ funded project, “Reforming Teacher Education Programmes in Mongolia Towards Green and Digital Transition” (RETEACH).
During the visit, the EACEA representatives met with the Rector and senior management of Otgontenger University to discuss cooperation between the European Union and the University, the outcomes of previously completed and ongoing projects, and opportunities for future collaboration.
As part of the monitoring visit, the representatives held meetings with the RETEACH project coordinator, partner institutions, and project team members. They attended presentations highlighting the project's implementation progress and key achievements across the work packages, followed by discussions and exchanges of views.
The presentations addressed the project's objectives and activities, their alignment with Mongolia's national education policies and priorities, the implementation of the Quality Monitoring and Assurance Strategy, challenges encountered during project implementation, planned activities, and the long-term sustainability of project outcomes.
The EACEA representatives also visited a teaching and learning facility equipped through the RETEACH project and met with students to learn about their experiences and the practical application of the project's outcomes.
Furthermore, the representatives engaged in discussions with project teams, curriculum development and revision teams, and students enrolled in the revised programmes. Participants represented the Ministry of Education, General Authority for Education, Mongolian National Institute for Educational Research, Otgontenger University, Mongolian National University of Education, Khangai College, the Eastern Regional School of the National University of Mongolia, and Darkhan College.
The monitoring visit provided an important opportunity to assess the progress and achievements of the RETEACH project and further strengthen cooperation among partner institutions.
The EACEA representatives particularly emphasized the importance of the active involvement of all partner institutions, especially the Ministry of Education and the General Authority for Education, in improving, validating, and adopting the policy documents and educational frameworks developed under the project, as well as ensuring the sustainability of its outcomes.
They also highlighted the significance of ongoing efforts to revise and pilot teacher education programmes in Mongolia in line with green and digital transition priorities.
In addition, the representatives expressed their satisfaction with the overall coordination, implementation progress, and activities of the RETEACH project led by Otgontenger University as the coordinating institution.
The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of the project partners to advancing teacher education reform in Mongolia and promoting sustainable green and digital transformation in higher education.