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Mongolia corruption
Mongolia’s Election Brings Diverse Multiparty Representation and Corruption Concerns
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The election installed four parties and one coalition in parliament, but also sparked allegations about bribery and vote-buying.
Narantsogt Sanjaa on Anti-Corruption and Mongolia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“The establishment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund is a key part of the next stage” of Mongolia’s fight against corruption.
Beneath the Surface: Mongolia’s Quest for Minerals Integrity
By Isabel Cane
For Mongolia, economic and diplomatic success are both underpinned by the need for ongoing commitments to democratic principles and good governance.
Ex-Mongolian PM Accused of Corruption by US Justice Department
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Batbold Sukhbaatar has been accused of corruption before, featuring in the Panama Paper and Pandora Papers, but has never been convicted.
Mongolia Commits to Fighting Corruption With International Help
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Corruption has been a perennial issue for Mongolia, but public outrage has sparked a new anti-corruption strategy from the government.
What’s in Mongolia’s New Anti-Corruption Strategy?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The proposed strategy aims to address a perennial issue through increased whistleblower protections, transparency measures, and international cooperation.
An Interview With the Prime Minister of Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai discusses his government’s plans for fighting corruption, attracting investment, and navigating a worrisome security environment.
How to Fix Mongolia’s Mining Industry
By Bolormaa Purevjav
Stakeholders’ engagement is key in ensuring mining benefits Mongolian communities and society.
Mongolia: Politics and Protests in 2023
Anand Tumutogoo, Bolor Lkhaajav, and Julian Dierkes discuss the factors behind Mongolia's December protests, and the likelihood of a repeat this spring.
Anti-Corruption Protests Pressure the Government of Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav and Bolorerdene Bazarsuren
Protesters have been demanding an end to the "coal mafia" in ongoing demonstrations since December 5.
Mass Protests in Mongolia Decry ‘Coal Mafia,’ Corruption
By Julian Dierkes
For the second time this year, Mongolians took to the street en masse to show their discontent with the government.
Interview With Dashdavaa Zandraa, Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Chief
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Fighting corruption is more about eliminating the conditions that create corruption than about corrupt officials,” says the director-general of Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption.
What’s Wrong With Mongolia’s Naadam Festival?
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
Both as a reflection of Mongolia’s historical narrative and as a celebration of its cultural identity, the festival badly needs reform.
Mongolia's March Against Corruption
By Peter Bittner
The view from Sukhbaatar Square during a series of mass protests.
Mongolia's Crisis of Democracy Continues
By Peter Bittner
The parliamentary speaker has been forced out, the latest twist in Mongolia's long-simmering political scandals.
Small- and Medium-Sized Outrage Building Over Corruption in Mongolia
By Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan
The public will be watching the Khurelsukh government for its reaction to massive allegations of misuse at the SME Fund.
Mongolia Just Chose a New President. What Now?
By Julian Dierkes
Mongolia is set for 3 years of cohabitation between President Battulga and an MPP parliament.
Ahead of Presidential Election, Mongolia Corruption Scandal Has a New Twist
By Bolor Lkhaajav
A Facebook live video from a whistleblower resurrects a previous bribery scandal.
Mongolia’s Democracy Under Stress
By Bolor Lkhaajav
A wave of protests (and lack of any government response) is challenging Mongolia's political system.
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