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Thirty years after Mongolia's democratic revolution: A vicious cycle? |
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When: Monday, April 27, 9:30-10:30 pm (EDT) / Tuesday, April 28, 9:30-10:30 am (GMT+8) Presenter: Ms. Dolgion Aldar |
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Thirty years after the fall of communism and the transition to democracy in Mongolia, fears of potential democratic backsliding in the country have begun to surface, especially in a region where authoritarian influence looms large. The Mongolian government has failed to address critical issues such as increasing socioeconomic inequality and corruption, while the country’s political processes lack the ability to engage with youth, low-income communities, and other disadvantaged groups.
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About the presenter: Dolgion Aldar
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Ms. Dolgion Aldar is a research professional focused on promoting evidence-based policy-making and social cohesion in Mongolia. She is a former CEO and current board member of the Independent Research Institute of Mongolia, one of Mongolia’s preeminent think tanks that promotes independent research and analysis of governance and social issues in the country. She recently completed a fellowship at the National Endowment of Democracy, US to develop a report on strengthening democratic ideals and values as they relate to equality in Mongolia. Dolgion also serves as the Secretary of the Social Indicators Research Committee of the International Sociological Association and a member of the Social Well-Being Research Consortium in Asia. For her dedication to promoting democratic governance in Mongolia, Dolgion received the Asia Foundation’s Development Fellowship in 2018. Dolgion holds master’s degrees in Political Science from the University of Manchester and in Sociology from the National University of Mongolia.
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The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting scholarship in Mongolian Studies. The ACMS Speaker Series are organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy and the Natsagdorj Library and provides an important platform for researchers engaged in Mongolia to share their experiences and findings with the public. The event promotes information exchange on a variety of subjects related to Mongolia and is free and open to the public. |
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For more information visit the ACMS website |
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