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 →

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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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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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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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Book: Change in Democratic Mongolia – Social Relations, Health, Mobile Pastoralism, and Mining

Posted on October 11, 2012 by JDierkes

A new edited volume of social science research on contemporary Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Mongolian Foreign Policy: Rapid Growth, Third Neighbours and Moral Authority

Posted on October 1, 2012 by JDierkes

Some recent assessments of Mongolian foreign policy. Continue reading →

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First Mongolian Medal in London

Posted on July 30, 2012 by JDierkes

Mongolian team at London 2012 Olympics celebrates the first medal. Continue reading →

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

Mongolia Moves up in WorldBank Ease of Doing Business Ranking