Ulaanbaatar
PM Holds Discussion with Arts and Culture Sector Employees
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, May 29, 2023 /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene has convened his 12th-morning meeting today with the representatives of the culture and arts sector, in the presence of Minister of Culture Ch. Nomin, Minister of Finance B. Javkhlan, and Minister of Labor and Social Protection Kh. Bulgantuya. This meeting serves as a vital platform for decision-making level discussion on matters pertaining to the culture and arts sector, aiming to foster collaboration and address pertinent issues at hand.
The meeting was
attended by representatives of the management and artists of the Mongolian
Grand Theatre of National Arts, Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and
Ballet, Mongolian State Academic Drama Theatre, Mongolian State Philharmonic
Orchestra, Choijin Lama Temple Museum, National Library of Mongolia, Children's Central Library of Mongolia, and Arkhangai Aimag Musical Drama Theatre. They discussed
and exchanged opinions about implementing the Government decisions and the problems in the
field of culture and arts.
The participants of
the meeting noted that artists and service workers in the culture and art
sector, comprising approximately 30 percent of the total workforce earn a
monthly salary of MNT 500,000 and urged to raise the current wage to MNT 1
million. Additionally, there is a need to increase the basic salary for
employees at different levels within the sector and provide bonuses for the degree
of qualification and expertise in compliance with the provisions outlined in
the Law on Culture.
The current budget
constraints, resulting from the implementation of the Law on Austerity, have significantly
impacted the ability of libraries and cultural centers to augment their
treasury or publication and artwork collections. In addition, measures should
be taken to improve the funding and environment for secondary school libraries
and allocate sufficient resources
for this purpose. Furthermore, it is imperative to address the issue of librarians’
low salaries and the provision of modern equipment for cultural and artistic
institutions.
