Author Archives: JDierkes

About JDierkes

Research on Mongolia for over 20 years, particular focus on mining policy and democratization. Princeton-trained sociologist. Dean, School of Social Sciences, Univ of Mannheim.

Mongolia Jumps to Higher Category in Freedom House Political Rights

Posted on January 16, 2013 by JDierkes

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

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Mongolia Moves up in WorldBank Ease of Doing Business Ranking

Posted on January 9, 2013 by JDierkes

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 JDierkes

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 →

Posted in Democracy, Elections, Foreign Investment, Foreign Policy, Ikh Khural 2012, Local Elections 2012, Media and Press, Nationalism, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics, Publications, Research on Mongolia, Social Media | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

More on Corruption in Mongolia According to Transparency International: Further Comparisons

Posted on December 7, 2012 by JDierkes

Mongolia compared to other countries for the Corruption Perception Index in more ways. Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 5, 2012 by JDierkes

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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Corruption in Mongolia according to Transparency International

Posted on December 5, 2012 by JDierkes

Corruption is one of the most prominent features cited in any overview of Mongolian politics, political risk, human development or investment potential. Yet, any hard evidence on the prevalence, extent and mechanisms of corruption are very hard to come by. … Continue reading →

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New Book: A History of Land Use in Mongolia: The Thirteenth Century to the Present

Posted on December 3, 2012 by JDierkes

Elizabeth Endicott (Middlebury College) publishes a new book on the history of land use in Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Book Chapter: Introduction to Change in Democratic Mongolia

Posted on November 13, 2012 by JDierkes

Summary of the introduction to the new book volume, “Change in Democratic Mongolia – Social Relations, Health, Mobile Pastoralism, and Mining” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Southern Gobi Water Shortage

Posted on November 4, 2012 by JDierkes

Michelle Olson expands upon her series of articles on water issues in the South Gobi for the UB Post. Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Environment, Michelle Tolson, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Water | Tagged Guest Post | 3 Comments

Foreign Investment Considerations in Canada Resemble Mongolian Law

Posted on October 24, 2012 by JDierkes

Talk of a two-track investment review distinguishing state-owned from private investors in Canada mirrors provisions in May 2012 Mongolian foreign investment law. Continue reading →

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Green College Eurasian States and Societies Series: Robert Bedeski “Lessons from Mongolian State Evolution”

Posted on October 23, 2012 by JDierkes

Eurasian States and Societies Series Green College UBC Monday, October 29 17-18:30h Green College Coach House UBC Campus Dr. Robert Bedeski Emeritus, University of Victoria “Lessons from Mongolian State Evolution: The Anthropocentric Theory of Human Security”

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Book Chapter Mongolia’s Mining Controversies and the Politics of Place

Posted on October 23, 2012 by JDierkes

In her chapter on public discourse on mining projects, Augsburg College’s Sarah Combellick-Bidney emphasizes local political dimensions. Continue reading →

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Book Chapter: Changes in Pastoral Land Use and Their Effects on Rangeland Vegetation Indices

Posted on October 18, 2012 by JDierkes

Changes in grazing management and herd size are leading to a decrease in rangeland vegetation in northwestern Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Mongolia Lecture Series: Y Otgonbayar “Education Reform in Mongolia”

Posted on October 17, 2012 by JDierkes

Y Otgonbayar, current Member of the Mongolian Parliament, and former Mongolian Minister of Education will offer a discussion of the establishment and reforms of primary and secondary education in Mongolia. Continue reading →

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