Author Archives: D.Byambajav

A Good Day in Mongolia

Posted on October 13, 2011 by D.Byambajav

Today, October 14, 2011, Mongolians are very busy. It is the 17th day of the second month of autumn, an auspicious day in Mongolia’s Buddhist calendar. We call it the day with Baljinnyam and Dashnyam (Buddhist deities) or a double-Nyam … Continue reading →

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Mongolia Connected

Posted on October 10, 2011 by D.Byambajav

Some observations about connectivity in Mongolia based on the recently released census. Continue reading →

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Consensus on OT?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by D.Byambajav

Mongolian executive united on supporting Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement. Continue reading →

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How do Japanese view Mongolia?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by D.Byambajav

An interesting article written by Kunio Minato (JGSS Research Center). JGSS-2006 から見た日本におけるモンゴル国の好感度 －東アジア各国・地域との比較検討－ (日本版総合的社会調査共同研究拠点 研究論文集[9] JGSS Research Series No.6) Abstract Favorability of Mongolia in Japan Seen From JGSS-2006: Comparison With East Asian Countries/Region Relationship between Japan and Mongolia has been … Continue reading →

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Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar reaches alarming levels

Posted on August 19, 2011 by D.Byambajav

An article published by Canadian and Mongolian researchers last week argues that nearly 10 percent of Ulaanbaatar city’s total mortality are attributable to outdoor air pollution. The article shows that a major source of air pollution in the city is … Continue reading →

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Insights from the 2010 Mongolia Census

Posted on August 9, 2011 by D.Byambajav

A preliminary summary of the 2010 Mongolia census is available online.  The census shows us some important trends in Mongolia. Total population in Mongolian has reached 2 754 658. An estimated 100 thousand people counted as Mongolian citizens living abroad … Continue reading →

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