1. National consultation meeting /May 9, 2019,/
About 200 participants directly or indirectly involved in the cultural and creative industries in Mongolia gathered together and had an open-discussion and shared their views on such issues as:
- What is the policy to support contemporary art and culture in Mongolia?
- As non-policy makers, how can we influence policies that will develop future creative activity in Mongolia?
- How are other countries addressing emerging opportunities and challenges, such as digital art?.
Also, participants discussed how policy can support future trends in creative activities in Mongolia under the following four topics. These include:
• Diversity of media instruments;
• Digital technology in cultural and creative industries;
• The migration of cultural professionals and artists and their place in society;
• Cultural and creative industry and gender

2. Create-2030 /2019.05.09/
An open-discussion with Ms. Reiko Yoshida, an expert from the Center for the Promotion of Cultural Diversity at the UNESCO Center in Paris, and Ms. Himalchuli Gurung, an expert from the UNESCO Office in Beijing on international experience and their activities took place. Representatives of the media, freelance artists, and local culture sector workers participated in the discussion.

3. Training to form a national team / September 10-12, 2019,/
The training was organized actively under the guidance of UNESCO's international consultants and experts, to learn from the best practices of successful countries in conducting their activities within the framework of the Convention's concept and objectives, and to explain, resolve and understand differences between the current issues in the implementation of the Convention. As a result of the training, the Mongolian national team was formed and certified.

4. Diversity of media and creative industry /September 13, 2019,/
The training on “Cultural Expressions and Media Diversity” was organized with the participation of representatives of the Mongolian press and media industry. It was intended to provide information regarding the 2005 Convention, and raise-awareness not only on the importance of the role of media but also about the importance of multilateral cooperation was emphasized. It can be noticed that in the Mongolian media sector, diversity is not well known and is perceived as a new concept. Discussions were about how voices of communities and their stories must be transmitted and heard, how it relates to cultural policy, and how to overcome the challenges they face.

5. Create-2030 Talks /2019.09.13/
This time, the “CREATE-2030 Talks" was organized with the theme “Cultural Policy and Sustainable Development”. Participants discussed and exchanged views regarding the following points:
• How can cultural policy and sustainable development be integrated?
• What problems does Mongolia face and what solutions can be found?
• Examples of problems participants face in the field of their work.

6. Training of local experts of the Convention /2020.01.21-23/
This time, in collaboration with the Center for Creative Industry and Innovation, a joint training was organized with the participation of specialists from the Departments of Education, Culture and Arts in the provinces and specialists from the capital city’s districts. The main outcome of the training can be defined as creating experts for implementing and promoting the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions locally.

7. Preparation of the national report by the capital city and 21 aimags (provincial administrative units)
According to a form prepared by the Culture and Arts Authority Implementing Agency of the Government of Mongolia, experts trained in the previous training analyzed and reported on the current status of implementation of the Convention in their respective regions and the capital city. It can be considered as a stimulus to make the concept and content of the Convention more understandable to the general public and to ensure its implementation at the national level.

8. A working group has been established
To focus on the preparation of the Convention's periodic report the Culture and Arts Authority Implementing Agency of the Government of Mongolia, has established a seven-member working core team consisting of representatives from the governmental organizations, civil society, and academic research organizations.

9. Create-2030 /2020.01.23/
The discussion focused on the understanding of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the current state of implementation at the provincial level, and the practical experience of understanding and implementing the cultural creative industry. It laid the foundation for the implementation of the gained knowledge and experience through the training locally, and for cooperation in the future.

10. Webinars and conferences
Due to the global pandemic (Covid-19) and the fact that each country has taken its precautionary measures, the local experts and staff have online conferences to exchange views. For example, we contacted the staff of soum cultural centers in Khuvsgul, Uvurkhangai and Khentii aimags to discuss the cultural creative industry, and on how to ensure the implementation of the Convention.

11. Public presentation /2020.07.21/
To inform the public about the major activities initiated by the Culture and Arts Authority Implementing Agency of the Government of Mongolia in connection with the submission of the Convention's periodic report, the reporting process and issues the “Open Discussion-1” was organized in the plight of the pandemic (Covid-19) the world is facing. It was broadcasted through the national news channel in cooperation with the Social Policy Editorial Board of the Mongolian National Broadcaster.

12. Involvement of national team members
By the initiation of the Culture and Arts Authority Implementing Agency of the Government of Mongolia, in collaboration with the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, members of the National Team, consisting of the private sector, civil society organizations, and artists, submitted their proposals, recommendations, and amendments to the draft report via email in the plight of the pandemic (Covid-19).

13. Dissemination of information to the public /2020.10.21/
A draft periodic report of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions was made and a Public Presentation was aired on UBS TV during a cross-sectoral discussion. The members of the national team - Representatives of the Ministry of Culture, the Mongolian Arts Council, the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry participated in the program.