Category Archives: Governance

Book Chapter: Democracy and Risk

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Democracy and Risk: Mongolians’ Perspective Paula Sabloff in J. Dierkes, ed. Change in Democratic Mongolia – Social Relations, Health, Mobile Pastoralism, and Mining Leiden: Brill. “Democracy and Risk” uses statistical analysis to suggest correlation between Mongolians’ evaluation of democracy and their concerns … Continue reading →

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The Mongolian Presidency

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

As three parties in the Ikh Khural have now nominated candidates for the presidential election to be held on June 26 (DP: Ts Elbegdorj; MPP: B Bat-Erdene; MPRP: N Udval), it might be useful to review the role of the … Continue reading →

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Major Revision of Mongolian Mining Regulations Is Underway

Posted on May 11, 2013 by mendee

The first public debate on the proposed revisions of Mongolia’s mining regulations was conducted at the Citizen’s Hall of the Mongolian government on January 18, 2013. Although the revisions are long overdue, legislators appear to be in agreement that more … Continue reading →

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Electing a President in Mongolia

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Campaigning Parties cannot spend more than T5bil (approx. C$3.5mil), candidates no more than T3bil. Individuals may donate up to T10mil (approx. C$7,000), corporations up to T50mil. The public broadcaster provides free of charge time slots to candidates for election messages. … 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 Jumps to Higher Category in Freedom House Political Rights

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Mongolia’s political rights evaluated in top category by Freedom House. Continue reading →

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FDI to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Are there similarities between Foreign Investment Laws in Canada and Mongolia and what lessons does the Mongolian experience hold? Continue reading →

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Update on Election Expectations

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Corruption apparently not on top of Mongolian voters’ minds. Continue reading →

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What am I looking for in election?

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Some thoughts about different aspects of potential outcomes in the Mongolian parliamentary election. Continue reading →

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Asia Pacific Memo 161: Bumpy Roads, but Heading in the Right Direction

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Mendee Jargalsaikhan and Julian Dierkes present the glass-half-full view of the upcoming parliamentary election for Mongolian democracy. Continue reading →

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The Mongolian Public Service

Posted on June 9, 2012 by mendee

The challenges to a further institutionalization of the Mongolian public service are political parties, the involvement of entrepreneurs in politics, and local lobbying groups. Continue reading →

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Enkhbayar, Corruption, Foreign Reporting and the Rule of Law

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mendee

Frm president Enkhbayar is going on trial for corruption on May 24. Anti-corruption has emerged as a promising platform for Mongolian politicians to establish themselves and their legacies. Continue reading →

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Dr. Maria Barrados: Future Opportunities for Canada-Mongolia Relations

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Keynote on the potential for public service reform in Mongolia delivered by Dr. Maria Barrados, frm president, Public Service Commission of Canada. Continue reading →

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Evaluating and Classifying Developments in Mongolia

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Jonathan Manthorpe has taken a more negative view of political developments in Mongolia than most observers, at least in his rhetoric. Continue reading →

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Is Mongolia Fighting or Preparing to Fight Corruption?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by mendee

By Mendee Jargalsaikhan Mongolia seems succeeding to create the legal environment to tame the corruption by institutionalizing its efforts.  But, these laws and any agencies will be powerless in the absence of political will and interest to clean up the … Continue reading →

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