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Category Archives: Ulaanbaatar
Tweet-Up in Ulaanbaatar
I am inviting my Mongolian Twitter followers (and others interested) to meet in person on Friday, June 21st at 16:30h, at the American Center for Mongolian Studies in Ulaanbaatar (Rm 306, Center 34 Building, near Zanabazar Museum, location). Topics I will … Continue reading
Christianity in Mongolia since 1990
Like mining, we witness a religious boom in Mongolia. Like many post-socialist countries where religion experienced state repression, Mongolia has seen the revival and diversity of religion since 1990. The expansion of Buddhism and Shamanism, Mongolian “traditional” religions, has been … Continue reading
Mongolian Bling
On April 27, the Projecting Change Film Festival screened Mongolian Bling, an award-winning documentary about Mongolian hip hop. Benj Binks, the Australian director of the film, happens to be in town for a couple more days, so I’ve invited him … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop Culture, Social Issues, Society and Culture, Ulaanbaatar, Youth
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Community of Democracies
Canadian engagement and Mongolian democracy on the eve of the ministerial conference of the Community of Democracies. Continue reading
Posted in Bilateral Aid, Canada, Democracy, Development, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Democratic Party wins big in Ulaanbaatar City Council Election
Results of the Ulaanbaatar city council election. Continue reading
You can observe elections directly
You can observe elections of city districts live – choose districts, then observe any voting stations – Direct Observation.
The Significance of the Ulaanbaatar City Council Election
The city council election in Ulaanbaatar has gained in significance with its concurrent date with the national election. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolian People's Party, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Impressions for the DP Rally in Yarmag
Julian and I have just returned from the Democratic Party Rally in Yarmag, Han-Uul District where the party’s two Parliamentary candidates L. Bold and Ts. Oyungerel as well as E. Bat-Uul, running for UB Parliament, made speeches in support of … Continue reading
Posted in China, Corruption, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolia and ..., Party Politics, Politics, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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Mongolia Lecture Series: Christa Hasenkopf “Clearing the air: The story of the pollution crisis in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia”
Dr. Christa Hasenkopf presents her research on air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in UBC’s Mongolia Lecture Series. Continue reading
Posted in Air Pollution, Environment, Events, Research on Mongolia, UBC Mongolia Lecture Series, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Mongolia Presentation at AAAS: Christa Hasenkopf “Science Communication on a Shoestring”
Christa Hasenkopf will be presenting her research on air pollution in Ulaanbaatar at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver on February 19, 2012. Continue reading
Changes in Ulaanbaatar’s Cityscape
More parks, some curious changes in Ulaanbaatar’s cityscape 2011. Continue reading
Mongolia Connected
Some observations about connectivity in Mongolia based on the recently released census. Continue reading
Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar reaches alarming levels
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
Posted in Air Pollution, Environment, Health, Social Issues, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Arriving in Ulaanbaatar (Again)
August arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Continue reading