Mongolian economic forum 2019 under the theme National In­terest kicked off on october 30, at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). The annual forum aimed to build consensus for defining sustainable economic development policies and addressing challenges key sectors of Mongolia are facing, among poli­cymakers, the business community, academia, and civil society. This is the first economic forum held during the time that the 2020 State Budget is being discussed. President of MNCCI, Amartu­vshin otgondavaa said in his open­ing speech “This year, the Mon­golian economic forum is being organized by private sectors under the theme of National Interest. Al­though the economy is growing, poverty remains high and many social issues have not been resolved.”The forum was co­organized by non­governmental organizations working to protects businesses and their interests, namely, MNC­CI, Mongolian economic forum (Mef) Ngo, Mongolian Business Council, Ceo Club, without any government involvement. “Business owners gathered here to discuss what they are facing and to make recommendations to government and policymakers. There­fore, panelists of today’s forum do not have high positions, but just business owners who express their concerns on behalf of civil society,” highlighted one of the panelists According to the National Sta­tistical office, only about 50 per­cent of the total registered 180,000 enterprises are currently operating.

Published Date:2019-11-01