The Government has entrusted the Committee on
Telecommunications to prepare by the first quarter of 2011 regulatory
guidelines for TV and radio journalism. The need for state regulation was felt
as both media are powerful instruments to influence social behavior and are liable
to be misused.

With their increasing audience, TV and radio can serve
the nation by helping protect the national culture and heritage. Their
popularity among children can be used to form good and ethical habits in children.
The Government also wants more information on the source of funds and ownership
of TV channels and radio stations.  

Yesterday’s Government
meeting also decided that all Mongolian TV channels will go digital by July 31,
2014. A national program to implement the decision would need MNT 47.4 billion.
This will come from the state budget, with assistance from both foreign
countries and the private sector.