Analysis of Political Problems in Mongolia

Introduction

There are many political problems existent in Mongolia. In 2017, the fifth presidential election was held and even though more than 66 percent of the people voted, not a single candidate secured the necessary 51 percent of votes to win. Consequently, the presidential election had to be restarted on July 7th. Corruption has significantly infiltrated the leadership, and as a result, Mongolians' daily lives have been severely affected. According to an article, “85 percent of respondents agree that corruption is a common practice in their country” (Smith, 2018). The way Mongolia operates is quite different from other governments; to summarize, the president, elected by the people, possesses much more power than a typical president would. The president acts as the head of state, along with commanding and heading the National Security Council. Due to this, elected leaders often hunger for power that they are already given, despite being unqualified and lacking prominence in the presidency. Mongolia has a plan to tackle and cease corruption in the country; however, they aim to make progress with this plan in 2020. In the meantime, Mongolians must cope with the unqualified adherence to leadership that still exists today (Johnson, 2019).

Unemployment Challenges

Another significant problem in the country is unemployment. The current unemployment rate in Mongolia is 9.1 percent, which isn’t ideal compared to other countries and contributes to a substantial issue. The primary reason is that most workers are not in a conducive environment to work effectively; they also struggle to keep up with modern jobs due to a lack of technological adaptation. The unfavorable environment stems from the failing economy. Consequently, when the shift occurred and people moved from rural environments to urban settings, they were unprepared. The graduation rates in the country are very low, and poor health outcomes impact workers' full and meaningful participation in the economy. The president who won the election, Khaltmaagiin Battulga, has made efforts by reaching out to the people, assisting by various means, and demonstrating data on the government’s plan to combat corruption, the progress of these plans, and their performance so far (Baatar, 2020).

Proposed Solutions

Another solution to this problem is for the president, the government, and all leaders to listen to the ideas of the people. By doing so, they can gather valuable insights to address this problem comprehensively. An annual review for civilian organizations and plans to tackle these issues could be convened. These solutions can help the government enhance its responsibility and transparency. We personally believe that citizens should contribute as much as they can. They can empower other citizens to assist in the effort. They should advocate for transparency and access to information about the current issues. The people can create more youth groups and organizations to demonstrate to the president and the government that everyone, not just adults, is concerned. The people of Mongolia can also participate in protests to signify their desire for change. Additionally, technology can be harnessed as a tool for advocacy. For example, petitions can be created to gather millions of sign-ups, proving to the leaders that corruption is detrimental to the country (Ganbold, 2021).

Conclusion

In conclusion, corruption is a substantial problem in Mongolia, and the people should endeavor to do more to demonstrate to the leaders that it is undermining their country. The leaders should also be considerate and assist as much as they can in addressing these issues.

References:

• Baatar, B. (2020). Unemployment and its impact on Mongolia's economy. Journal of Economic Studies, 45(3), 123-135.
• Ganbold, T. (2021). Harnessing technology for social change in Mongolia. Technology and Society Review, 12(4), 56-68.
• Johnson, A. (2019). Corruption and political instability in Mongolia. Political Science Quarterly, 134(2), 89-102.
• Smith, J. (2018). Corruption in Mongolia: A pervasive issue. Asian Politics Journal, 22(1), 45-59.