Category Archives: Economics

Mongolia – Myanmar Comparison

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

We are currently enjoying a visit by Dr. Aung Tun Thet to our Institute of Asian Research. Dr. Thet has worked in the UN system for a long time and is now centrally involved in policy-making in Myanmar as the … Continue reading →

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If not an SWF then what?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

At the recent World Economic Forum’s “Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Mongolia” I heard a lot of talk about the need for the Mongolian government to shed its direct involvement in the economy, but also the recommendation to rely … Continue reading →

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Solutions to the Current Economic Crisis?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Previously, I have written about economic and political aspects of the challenges currently facing Mongolia. Right now, the economic situation seems a bit like a “wicked problem” or a quagmire, and I see relatively little cause for short-term optimism, but … Continue reading →

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Politics During the Current Economic Crisis

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

There is no political crisis in the sense of any conflict within parliament or between parliament and the president. Nor are there major scandals at the moment. However, there does appear to be a crisis in the sense of the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of the Current Economic Crisis

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Having spent last week in Ulaanbaatar, it is clear to me that the current crisis is a) more severe than I had thought, and b) more real/less perceived than I had thought. Below, I try to list elements in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, China, Corruption, Development, Economics, Foreign Investment, Governance, Inflation, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Policy, Politics | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 3 Comments

Mongolia Buffeted by Global Winds

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

[For another version of observations of the current situation in Mongolia, see my piece in the Wall Street Journal Asia on September 13. This piece has been posted on the World Economic Forum blog as well.] For most of the … Continue reading →

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Review of “Mongolia’s State Policy on the Minerals Sector (2013-2024)”

Posted on September 2, 2013 by D.Byambajav

“State Policy on the Minerals Sector (2013-2024),” a document defining the policy framework for the Mongolian minerals sector in the next decade is expected to be discussed at the upcoming autumn session of the State Great Khural. President Elbegdorj decided … Continue reading →

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2013 Presidential Candidates: Foreign Policy Proposals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by miliate

With the election right around the corner, we thought it would be helpful to offer a brief comparison of the foreign policy proposals from the three candidates. Since setting foreign policy measures is one of the primary roles of the … Continue reading →

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Udval Election Platform

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Speculation about some kind of Udval retreat notwithstanding, based on information contributed by and co-written with Brian White at The Mongolist, we discuss Udval’s election platform here. Broad Goals Similar to the other candidates, Minister of Health N Udval intends … Continue reading →

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Foreign Investment to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada II

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Is Mongolia’s Foreign Investment Law freezing FDI to that high-growth economy? Continue reading →

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Mongolia Moves up in WorldBank Ease of Doing Business Ranking

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

WorldBank moves Mongolia up in its “Ease of Doing Business” ranking. Continue reading →

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Mongolia this Year

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

It’s been quite a year for Mongolia in that the rest of the world paid some attention to Mongolia, at least in punctuated bursts… Mongolia in the News Rapid Growth The news item that probably attracted most international attention was … Continue reading →