BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE ASSESSMENT REPORT

e) Survey data processing
Though the scope of survey was limited, we managed to collect both quantitive and
qualitative data on current situation of BDS and current/required BDS for local business
operators. All the quantitive data regarding the business input, T/TA and financial
services were processed using Microsoft Excel software.
Qualitative data on business operations were categorized into three coded systems
while the parts related to external factors were included in the section entitled Other. The
categories are:
1) Availability of inputs
2) T/TA (Training & methodology assistance)
3) Financial service, related issues
4) Other (External factors)
As a result of coding, we identified obstacles that business operators encounter and
made classification of factors that impact on success of their businesses. Consolidation
of qualitative data was further used to clarify these trends coupled with qualitative data.
f) Survey team
The survey was conducted by a team consisting of A. Solongo, Market Development
Officer, RASP and H.Turtogtoh, Program Officer, Mercy Corps Representative Office in
Uvs aimag.
Survey findings
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Survey respondents/interviewees
For this survey, we covered 10 herding and 16 non herding businesses from Uvs
aimag’s Tarialan, Naranbulag, Tsagaanhairhan, Zuungobi, Baruunturuun soums and
Ulaangom town. For non herding businesses, we tried to select businesses that are
running different businesses ensuring that there is less coincidence of similar types of
businesses. (See Attachment 1 for full list of respondents/interviewees).
Table 1. Survey respondents (classified according to their soum and type of
businesses)
Type of businesses
Ulaangolabulag
hairhan turuun gobi gas
Taria-
Naran-
Tsagaan Baruun Zuun-
Hyar-
Total
Herder 2 3 1 1 2 1 10
Wheat planting 1 1 1 1 4
Food/Drinks/Bread
making
1 1 1 3
Vegetable planting 1 1 2
Felt making 1 1
Boot-making (traditional) 1 1
Sewing 1 1
Carpentry 1 1