Mongolia, a young north-east Asian democracy, has become a hotspot for mining in the region, and the Mongolian mining industry has been playing an increasingly important role in the economy. However, along with the rapid development of the mining sector there have come numerous challenges for Mongolia. Foremost among these is institutional quality and governance in Mongolia, both of which have been deteriorating year by year according to a number of indicators developed by international organizations (e.g. Corruption Perception Index by Transparency International, Global Governance Indicators by the World Bank etc.). Therefore, we are organizing this year an international academic conference with the main theme "Building Good Institutions for Averting the Resource Curse".
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The First Mineral Policy Forum
Building Good Institutions for Averting the Resource Curse
International Academic Conference
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Organized by the School of Economic Studies, National University of Mongolia
| 08:30-09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:10–09:30 |
Opening and introduction
Dr. Davaa Suren, President of the National University of Mongolia
Dr. Graeme Hancock, Senior mining expert, World Bank Mongolia
Dr. Johannes von Franz, Program Director, Regional Economic Development, GTZ
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| 09:30–11:00 |
Part 1. Institutions and Economic Development of the Resource-rich economies
Moderator:
Dr. Bolor Naranhuu, Associate Professor, SES, National University of Mongolia
Speakers:
[1] Professor John Tilton, Colorado School of Mines, USA
"The resource curse: Causes and cures" - Eng Mon
[2] Professor Ivar Kolstad, Chr. Michelsen Insitute, Norway
"Natural resources, formal and informal institutions"
[3] Dr. Silje Aslaksen, Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Oslo, Norway
"Natural resources and political survival: The roles of institutions and appropriability"
Discussion and summary of the session (30 minutes)
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| 11:00–11:20 |
Coffee break |
| 11:20–12:50 |
Part 2. Future perspectives of the commodity markets and new approaches to public revenue management
Moderator:
Dr. Tuvshintugs Batdelger, SES, National University of Mongolia
Speakers:
[1] Professor Marian Radetzki, Luleo University of Technology, Sweden
"Coal, copper and uranium: Market features and market prospects" - Eng Mon
[2] Dr. Bat Buyantsogt, Deputy Dean, SES, National University of Mongolia
"Managing the public revenue from the mining projects in Mongolia"
[3] Professor Gustavo Lagos, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
"Contribution of mining to economic and social development in Chile" - Eng Mon
Discussion and summary of the session (30 minutes)
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| 13:00–14:30 |
Lunch |
| 14:30–16:00 |
Part 3. Institutions and mineral policies in the Mongolian context: Where we stand and what challenges ahead?
Moderator:
Dr. Bat Buyantsogt, Deputy Dean, SES, National University of Mongolia
Speakers:
[1] Dr. Khashchuluun Chuluundorj, Chairman, National Development and Innovation Committee
"Mongolian economic development policies: Incorporating mining as a growth engine" - Eng Mon
[2] Dr. Batnasan Namsrai, Associate Professor, SES, National University of Mongolia
"Assessing the economic impacts of the large mining projects on the Mongolian economy" - Eng Mon
[3] Dr. Bolor Naranhuu, Associate professor, SES, National University of Mongolia
"Mineral resources and Institutions in Mongolia: Current status and future challenges" - Eng Mon
Discussion and summary of the session (30 minutes)
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| 16:00–16:20 |
Coffee break |
| 16:20–17:30 |
Closing session: Open discussions
Wrap-up
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| 17:30–19:00 |
Reception with cocktails |
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