Mongolia Takes on Corruption with Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Strategy

In a bid to combat corruption across all facets of Mongolian public life, the government has unveiled a new National Anti-Corruption Strategy. The sweeping legislation aims to tackle corruption through 2030 and is part of a major constitutional reform package being considered by the State Grand Khural, Mongolia’s legislature.

Key Objectives of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

• Whistleblowing Protection: Protecting individuals who report corruption from retaliation
• Removal of Corrupt Public Officials: Identifying and removing corrupt public officials from their positions
• Extradition and Repatriation of Those Under Indictment: Extraditing or repatriating individuals under indictment to face justice
• Asset Recovery: Recovering assets obtained through corrupt means
• Transparency: Increasing transparency in government operations and decision-making processes

International Collaboration and Support

The Mongolian government has acknowledged the efforts made by Transparency International and pledged its readiness to offer support and assistance from its headquarters in Berlin. The dedication to the “Year of Anti-Corruption” involves parliament, which has a major role in strengthening the legislative framework to combat corruption at all levels.

Research Collaboration with Brookings Institution

The new anti-corruption strategy also aims to increase collaboration with domestic and international organizations such as Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption (IACC), Germany-based Transparency International, and the Brookings Institution. The collaboration with Brookings aims to embark upon a large research project, with the objective of achieving tangible measures for anti-corruption goals.

Positive Changes Ahead

With 93 percent of the country’s total exports coming from the extractive industry, the new anti-corruption strategy is crucial for modernizing Mongolia’s efforts in tackling major corruption. The collaboration between the Mongolian government and international organizations such as Transparency International gives hope for positive changes to come.