Preparations to formulate a National Anti-Corruption Program, which is to be discussed nationwide for the strength of the national justice system, are entering the final stage. The national anti-corruption discussion that was launched last November involves civilians, representatives of state and non-state organizations. During the discussion opinions were shared and discussed on how to combat corruption.

The national Anti-Corruption Forum will release all the opinions and discussions in Ulaanbaatar on January 10th, 2014. Most of the suggestions by civilians at the national discussion focused on reducing, for the most part, high level professional cases when formulating the national anti-corruption program.

In 2006, Mongolia adopted a new Anti-Corruption Law. The new Anti-Corruption law provides for establishing an independent Anti-Corruption Agency with its own structure, special power and functions. Mongolia was ranked 83 out of 177 countries on Transparency International”s 2013 corruption perceptions index. It is believed corruption in the public sector is a very serious problem in Mongolia today.