Beneath the Surface: Mongolia’s Quest for Minerals Integrity

According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Mongolia ranks 121st out of 180 countries, indicating a pressing need for reform. Since my first journey across the country in 2001, I have witnessed the mines dramatically grow and impact many cornerstones of Mongolian life. [....

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Published inDiplomat (Rozelle, N.S.W.)
Main Author Cane, Isabel
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tokyo Tribune Content Agency LLC 09.05.2024
Subjects
Corruption
Mineral reserves
Minerals
Mining
Strategic materials
Value chain
Mongolia
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Summary:According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Mongolia ranks 121st out of 180 countries, indicating a pressing need for reform. Since my first journey across the country in 2001, I have witnessed the mines dramatically grow and impact many cornerstones of Mongolian life. [...]engagement in innovative programs like the United States program to Galvanize the Private Sector as partners to combat corruption, serve as a unique opportunity to reinvigorate commitments to international standards, like the EITI. The decisions made during this period will not only shape Mongolia’s future but will also define its role in a global economy increasingly dependent on its vast, yet vulnerable, natural resources.
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ISSN:1446-697X