Ulaanbaatar
Support Expressed for the Government's Continued Fight Against Corruption
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, January 17, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai met with Francois Valerian, Chair of Transparency International, during the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai discussed some of the legal initiatives aimed at reducing corruption crimes in Mongolia. The Government of Mongolia designated 2023 as the "Year Against Corruption," approved the "National Anti-Corruption Program," and, as a result of addressing corruption at the systemic level, uncovered more corruption cases than in previous years. Consequently, according to the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, Mongolia's corruption indicators are expected to be pulled back. However, the government remains committed to fighting corruption at both systemic and legal levels and will consistently pursue its goal of eradicating corruption.
A decline in the Corruption Perceptions Index risks becoming a convenient excuse for the corrupt to defend themselves. Therefore, the Premier expressed his hope that consideration of this actual situation in Mongolia will have an important effect on the fight against corruption.
Francois Valerian, the Chair of
Transparency International, expressed backing for Mongolia's ongoing
anti-corruption initiatives. While exposing corruption issues may temporarily
lead to frustration and misunderstanding in society, Valerian emphasized that
public understanding and support for the economic benefits resulting from
combating corruption can enhance the chances of success. He asserted that
Transparency International will continue to support countries like Mongolia in
their anti-corruption endeavors and suggested placing greater emphasis on
establishing a legal framework for whistleblowers.
