Party Gains 2 Seats, Independents Take 3 in Mongolian Parliamentary Elections

Electoral Outcome Sparks Concerns about Corruption

In a recent election, the party won 2 seats while independent candidates secured 3 seats in the Mongolian parliament. The outcome has sparked concerns about corruption in the country.

Corruption Perception Index

According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI), Mongolia ranked:

116th out of 179 countries in 2010 with a score of 2.7, indicating widespread corruption.
94th in 2012.
83rd in 2013.

Public Perceptions on Corruption

A recent survey by Transparency International found that:

48% of respondents believed that corruption had increased in Mongolia over the past few years.
Only 12% thought it had decreased.
64% of respondents believed that corruption was widespread among government officials, while 55% thought it was prevalent in the private sector.

Political Commitment to Combating Corruption

The country’s highest officials and political parties have been vocal about their commitment to combating corruption. However, critics argue that words are not enough and that concrete actions need to be taken to address the issue.

Election Platform Promises

In its election platform, the Democratic Party promised:

To make state procurement online and transparent.
To strengthen the fight against corruption and conflict of interest.
To make government activities transparent.

The government’s platform for 2012-2016 also emphasized the need to combat corruption and excessive bureaucracy. However, critics argue that the government’s efforts have been inadequate so far.

Independent Candidates’ Commitment

Independent candidates who won seats in the parliament have promised to bring a fresh perspective to the issue of corruption. “We will work tirelessly to expose corruption and ensure accountability,” said one independent candidate.

Hopes for Change

The outcome of the election has raised hopes that the new parliament will be more effective in addressing the issue of corruption. However, many remain skeptical about whether the new government will be able to deliver on its promises.