The objective of the Strengthening the National Statistical System of Mongolia Project (MONSTAT) is to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the national statistical system of Mongolia to enable it to provide relevant, timely and reliable data for evidence-based policy making in support of Government's Millennium Development Goals (MDG), based National Development Strategy (NDS).  There are five components to the project, the first component being improving policy, regulatory, and institutional framework and the organizational structure of the statistical system. This component will support the design of a training strategy and the establishment of national training center for the entire statistical system, so training activities within the system can be strengthened and coordinated. The second component is the strengthening the statistical infrastructure. In broad terms, the aim is to enhance key elements of the statistical infrastructure - registers, classifications, standards, and methods. More specifically, the business register will be enhanced through better identification of inactive enterprises and improved coverage of large and complex enterprises. Registers of populations and housing will be designed and implemented. Key national classifications will be brought into alignment with the international versions and a data element dictionary and a glossary will be created. The third component is the upgrading statistical operations (improving individual subject matter programs and methodologies as well as the existing data outputs). This component will address the adaptation of internationally accepted standards and methodologies in data collection, compilation, and validation by National Statistical Office (NSO) and other relevant agencies. It will also support a thorough review and inspection of existing data outputs. The fourth component is the infrastructure and equipment. This component will support NSO strategic goal of improving efficiency and effectiveness in data collection, analysis, and dissemination processes through the use of information technology. Finally, the fifth component is the project management.