Mongolia Brief December 18, 2014
Location
Arranged for New Hospital
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) The cabinet meeting on December 17 discussed again an
issue of establishing a new hospital for children with 150 beds. A decision was
made that the hospital will occupy a Government Building No.13, the former
building of Ministry of Road and Transport.
The Ministry
will move to a building of recently dismissed Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism. A Minister of Health and Sports G.Shiilegdamba was obliged to commission
the hospital by early February of 2015.
Vice
Ministers and State Secretaries Appointed
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) At its meeting on Wednesday, the cabinet appointed Vice
Ministers and the State Secretaries.
M.Khurelsukh
has become the Vice Minister of Environment, Green Development and Tourism;
N.Oyundari--of Foreign Affairs; S.Purev--of Finance; Ts.Uugangerel--of Justice;
Kh.Badelkhan--of Industry; A.Battor--of Defense; G.Baigalmaa--of Construction
and Urban Development; Ya.Tomorbaatar and B.Tulga--two of Education, Culture
and Sciences; Kh.Yerjan--of Road and Transportation; G.Temuulen--of Mining;
J.Batkhuyag--of Labour; B.Monkhbaatar--of Population Development and Social
Welfare; B.Batzorig--of Food and Agriculture; O.Purevbaatar--of Energy;
T.Boldbaatar and D.Atarmaa--two of Health and Sports.
B.Boldbaatar
has been appointed the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Sh.Bulga-Erdene--of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sciences;
R.Erdeneburen--of the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development; and
D.Delgertsogt--the Ministry of Energy.
State
Secretaries of other Ministries will be elected soon through selections, heads
of state administration management of the rest of the Ministries will serve as
the State Secretaries until appointment of the new State Secretaries.
Some
Removed from State Secretary Posts
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) In frames of appointing new Vice Ministers and State
Secretaries, a current State Secretaries of several Ministries have been
removed from their posts by the cabinet decision made Wednesday.
J.Batbold was
freed from the post of the State Secretary of Environment and Green
Development; B.Boldbaatar--External Relations and Economic Cooperation;
Sh.Bulga-Erdene--Education, Education and Sciences; R.Erdeneburen--from a
position of acting State Secretary of the Ministry of Road, Transportation and
Urban Development; P.Altangerel--Culture, Sport and Tourism;
Kh.Zoljargal--Industry and Agriculture; D.Delgertsogt--as acting State
Secretary of the Ministry of Mining and Energy; P.Gantulga--as acting State
Secretary of the Ministry of Labour; and A.Enkhtuya--Health.
Composition
of State Emergency Commission Changed
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) The cabinet meeting on Wednesday approved a new
composition of the State Emergency commission.
It was
necessitated by the changes in the government’s structure and members. In
accordance with the cabinet decision, the Deputy PM U.Khurelsukh will chair the
State Emergency Commission (SEC), his deputies will be the Minister of Defense
and heads of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The SEC’s
membership includes now the Ministers of Environment, Green Development and
Tourism; Construction and Urban Development; Industry; Food and Agriculture;
Mining; Energy; Health and Sport; First Deputy Heads of the Cabinet Secretariat
for Government; Mayor of Ulaanbaatar; the State Secretaries of the Ministries
of Finance; Education, Culture and Science; Vice Minister of Justice; head of
the General Headquarters of Mongolian Armed Forces; heads of the Central
Intelligence Agency; General Authority for Border Protection; General Police
Department; General Customs Office; General Agency of Specialized Inspection;
Department of Standardization and Measurement; Department of Hydrology and
Metrology; Department of Information Technology, Post and Communication; head
of Media and Public Relations of Government; and the secretary-general of the
Red Cross Society of Mongolia.
Minerals’
Sector Gathers for Open Discussion
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) "Transparency of agreements in minerals’
sector", a multilateral and open discussion is being held at the
"Blue Sky" hotel.
Present at the
event are B.Otgochuluu, a director of Mining Ministry's Department for Strategy
and Policy Planning, Sh.Tsolmon, a working group secretary of Exractive
Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), leaders of Ministry of Finance and
representatives of civil society and scholars.
Opening
Ceremony for "History of Mongolia" Book Runs
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) An opening ceremony for the six-volume "History of
Mongolia" book ran at the Citizen’s Hall on December 17. A Chief of Staff
of the President’s Office P.Tsagaan made opening remarks.
The creation
consists of six 6 books: "Short History of Mongolia" by A.Amar;
"Brief History of Mongolia" by B.Ishdorj; "The History of Manchu
and Mongolia" by B.Buyanchuulgan; "Modern History of Mongolia"
by N.Magsarjav; "Brief History of Mongolia" by L.Dendev, and "A
Brief History of Mongolian People’s Revolution" by Kh.Choibalsan, D.Losol
and G.Demid.
Another
ceremony ran at the same time to introduce the Mongolian online dictionary
project with a participation of famous academicians and scientists, experts and
teachers from Mongolian top universities.
Mongolia’s
Two Judokas Included in 2014 IJF World Prestige Ranking List
December 18 (infomongolia.com)
On December 15, 2014, the International Judo Federation (IJF) announces best
judokas of Prestige World Ranking List to become the inaugural male and female
end-of-year winners.
There is one
definitive ranking list for men and one for women, which includes all weight
categories. The judoka who has earned the most ranking points in the year, to
top the IJF World Prestige Ranking List, are now being further rewarded for
their outstanding achievements in 2014 with 50,000 USD in prize money, where
Majlinda Kelmendi (KOS) and Avtandil Tchrikishvili have topped the World
Ranking List.
The second top
monetary award of 40,000 USD were conferred to each Teddy Riner (FRA) and Ilias
Iliadis (GRE) for extraordinary services brought to the popularization of judo
around the world, as well as excellent results in their sports career.
Olympic
Champion T.Riner won a record-equalling seventh world title in 2014, while
Athens 2004 Olympic Champion I.Iliadis sealed 10 years at the top of pinnacle
of the sport by winning his third world crown in 2014. The remaining world
number one’s each receive 10,000 USD.
The 2014 IJF World Prestige Ranking List
Monetary Prize Winners:
Majlinda
Kelmendi (KOS), Women’s 52kg, 4230 pts - 50,000 USD
Avtandil
Tchrikishvili (GEO), Men’s 81kg, 3610 pts - 50,000 USD
Teddy Riner
(FRA), Men’s +100kg, 2500 pts - 40,000 USD
Ilias Iliadis (GRE), Men’s 90kg, 1941 pts - 40,000
USD
Munkhbat
URANTSETSEG (MGL), Women’s 48kg, 3180 pts - 10,000 USD
Automne Pavia
(FRA), Women’s 57kg, 2460 pts - 10,000 USD
Clarisse
Agbegnenou (FRA), Women’s 63kg, 3510 pts - 10,000 USD
Kim Polling
(NED), Women’s 70kg, 2860 pts - 10,000 USD
Audrey Tcheumeo
(FRA) Women’s -78kg, 2450 pts - 10,000 USD
Idalys Ortiz
(CUB) Women’s +78kg, 2808 pts - 10,000 USD
Ganbat
BOLDBAATAR (MGL), Men’s 60kg, 2676 pts - 10,000 USD
Mikhail Pulyaev
(RUS), Men’s 66kg, 1961 pts - 10,000 USD
Dex Elmont
(NED), Men’s 73kg, 1880 pts - 10,000 USD
Varlam
Liparteliani (GEO), Men’s 90kg, 2470 pts - 10,000 USD
Lukas Krpalek
(CZE), Men’s -100kg, 2588 pts - 10,000 USD
Related:
Our
Judokas Receive Cash Prizes from IJF – Montsame,
December 18
Two Mongolian judokas on the
IJF Prestige World Ranking List – news.mn,
December 18
National
Center for Maternal and Child Health ties with Flying Eye Hospital
December 18
(news.mn) It has been long since Orbis International operated in Mongolia.
Since 1989 Orbis International has conducted various programs including 7 Flying
Eye Hospital programs and 9 hospital based programs in Mongolia.
Orbis
International is now focusing on strengthening and supporting the Model of
Excellence in Modern Ophthalmology (MEMO Mongolia) Adult and Pediatric Vision
Network projects that have been planned in cooperation with the Mongolian
Ministry of Health. September in collaboration with the National Center
for Maternal and Child Health, Orbis International have launched a
program to create a model comprehensive vision care network in 5 provincial
(county-level) hospitals in rural Mongolia for five years period.
Launching the
program the country can continue to build a strong, high-quality service for
children and avoid and cure visual impairment.
Orbis
International conducts Flying Eye Hospital comprised a team of the best
ophthalmologists from various countries.
Related:
Mothers
and Children Health Center to Cooperate with "Flying Hospital" – Montsame, December 18
Deputy
Ministers of New Coalition Government of Mongolia Appointed
December 18 (infomongolia.com)
The 18 Ministers of the new Coalition Government excluding Prime Minister were
accredited by the State Great Khural (Parliament) on December 09, 2014.
So, the
complete Cabinet Members have resolved to downsize the number of total existing
Agencies by 15% that aims to save Government expenditure and eliminate
duplicated functions and roles at its Cabinet meeting held on December 15,
2014.
On December 17,
2014, the Cabinet Members called its irregular meeting to appoint 17 Deputy
Ministers of incumbent 15 Ministries, of which Ministry of Education, Culture
and Science, and the Ministry of Health and Sports have two Deputies each.
Deputy Ministers of Coalition Government
(December 17, 2014 - 2016):
1. Mr.
Magvansuren KHURELSUKH, Deputy Minister for Environment, Green Development and
Tourism of Mongolia (used to serve as Director of Environment Protection Fund
under Ministry of Environment and Green Development since 2014, promoted by
Civil Will Green Party)
2. Mrs.
Navaan-Yunden OYUNDARI, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia (Trade
Representative of Mongolia to the PR of China in 2008-2012, promoted by
Mongolian People’s Party, MPP)
3. Mr. Surenjav
PUREV, Deputy Minister for Finance of Mongolia (Deputy Minister of Finance
since 2012, promoted by Democratic Party, DP)
4. Mr. Tsogoo
UUGANGEREL, Deputy Minister for Justice of Mongolia (Deputy Minister of Justice
since 2012, promoted by ‘Justice’ Coalition merged from MPRP and MNDP)
5. Mr.
Khavdislam BADELKHAN, Deputy Minister for Industry of Mongolia (Advisor to MPP
Group at the Parliament since 2012, promoted by MPP)
6. Mr. Avirmed
BATTUR, Deputy Minister for Defense of Mongolia (Deputy Minister of Defense
since 2012, promoted by DP)
7. Mrs.
Gochoosuren BAIGALMAA, Deputy Minister for Construction and Urban Development
of Mongolia (Deputy Minister of Construction and Urban Development since 2012,
promoted by DP)
8. Mr. Yadmaa
TUMURBAATAR and Mr. Buya TULGA, Deputy Ministers for Education, Culture and
Science of Mongolia (Ya.Tumurbaatar, Director of ‘Strategy’ Academy promoted by
MPP and B.Tulga, Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Science since 2012
by ‘Justice’ Coalition)
9. Mr. Khabshai
YERJAN, Deputy Minister for Roads and Transportation of Mongolia (Deputy
Minister of Roads and Transportation since 2012, promoted by DP)
10. Mr.
Ganzorig TEMUULEN, Deputy Minister for Mining of Mongolia (Board Member of Oyu
Tolgoi LLC since 2013, promoted by MPP)
11. Mr.
Jamiyandorj BATKHUYAG, Deputy Minister for Labor of Mongolia (Deputy Minister
of Labor since 2012, promoted by ‘Justice’ Coalition)
12. Mr. Begzjav
MUNKHBAATAR, Deputy Minister for Population Development and Social Protection
of Mongolia (Deputy Mayor in 2008-2012 and Advisor to Secretary General of MPP
in 2012-2013, promoted by MPP)
13. Mr.
Batjargal BATZORIG, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture of Mongolia
(Governor of Bayanzurkh District in 2008-2012, promoted by MPP)
14. Mr.
Ulziikhutag PUREVBAATAR, Deputy Minister for Energy of Mongolia (DP Chairman of
Songinokhairkhan District since 2013, promoted by DP)
15. Mrs. Dashdorj
ATARMAA and Mr. Tumurtogoo BOLDBAATAR, Deputy Ministers for Health and Sports
of Mongolia (D.Atarmaa, Director of National Centre for Occupational Disease
under Ministry of Labor in 2009-2013, promoted by MPP and T.Boldbaatar,
Director of National Center of Auto Transportation under Ministry of Roads and
Transportation since 2012, promoted by DP)
Moreover, four
State Secretaries have been appointed and other State Secretaries will be
announced following a selection process, until then Chairpersons of State
Administrations of affiliated Ministries will be acting temporarily.
State Secretaries at the following
Ministries:
1. Mr.
Bat-Amgalan BOLDBAATAR, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
2. Mr.
Shagdarsuren BULGA-ERDENE, State Secretary at the Ministry of Education,
Culture and Science,
3. Mr. Ravjikh
ERDENEBUREN, State Secretary at the Ministry of Construction and Urban
Development,
4. Mr.
Davaadorj DELGERTSOGT, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy.
Related:
Deputy Minister nominations
approved – news.mn, December 18
ZMEngineering
becomes Hardox Wear Part Center
December 18
(Mongolian Economy) In 15th December 2014, ZMEngineering (ZME) LLC the
Mongolian mining metal structure manufacturing and design engineering company,
has started cooperation with the world-leading company in special steel, SSAB's
Hardox Wearparts.
The aim is to
together develop and provide top quality and cutting edge wear parts and
service for mainly the mining, construction and energy industry in Mongolia.
Hardox Wearparts has more than 140 centers which operate in more than 40
countries globally.
The company is
one of the largest global actor within complementary products with the concept
of one stop shop. The idea is to offer the customer an exceptional experience
by a customized portfolio of optimized wear solution, product delivery,
installation and keeping it up and running.
ZME was founded
in December 2006, and has built on a reputation for service excellence. ZME’s
highly skilled team of engineers and technicians, together with powerful,
modern equipment, have met and exceeded all clients’ expectations. With the
drive to become the leader in Manufacturing of Metal Structure and Design
Engineering for all industrial sectors in Mongolia, ZME is taking the step to a
stronger, lighter and a more sustainable world.
ZME’ team is
available to assist clients with inspection, maintenance, repair, and failure
analysis. ZME works closely with NDT specialists and laboratory
technologists to provide innovative solutions for clients. ZME is quickly
becoming the leader in Design Engineering for all industrial sectors of
Mongolia.
The next steps
for this cooperation is to penetrate into new markets by introducing new wear
parts and complementary products for all industries in Mongolia.
Exchange
Note Signed to Establish Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital
December 18
(infomongolia.com) Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Lundeg
PUREVSUREN and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to
Mongolia, Mr. Takenori Shimizu have signed a Note to Exchange between the
Governments of Mongolia and Japan at the Ministry in Ulaanbaatar on December
17, 2014.
The Exchange
Note is to implement Projects on “Establishing Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital
and Developing Complete Blueprint of the Hospital” with grant aid of 2.2
billion MNT as well as providing non-project aid of 3.1 billion MNT by the
Government of Japan.
In the scope of
launching the Mongolia-Japan Teaching Hospital, it will provide Mongolians with
an access to high standard medical service with highly skilled personnel and
the project is expected to be an important move within the framework of
Mongolian Government healthcare system reform.
The 3.1 billion
MNT grant aid provided by the Government of Japan is a part of non-project aids
that has been a highly valued contribution for Mongolia to overcome
difficulties since the transition to a market economy, to improve economic
structures and targeted to reduction of foreign trade deficit.
In this regard,
the 3.1 billion MNT will be spent to purchase necessary equipment for the
School of Industrial Technology affiliated Mongolian University of Science and
Technology featuring Japanese KOSEN style.
"Glass
Account" Law to Come into Force in 2015
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) A fortnight left until this law preparation to complete.
It will come into force in January 1 of 2015, said the head of Cabinet
Secretariat S.Bayartsogt Thursday during a discussion at the State house.
At an
anticipation of the upcoming enforcement, the discussion was held to provide
guidance for the law implementing organizations, their leaders and finance
officials.
Some five
thousand budget managers of state ministries, agencies, kindergartens and schools
of cities and localities, also 360 entities, including those with involvements
of the State and local administrations, state-run industries along with others
who conduct projects activities on the State Budget investing of more than MNT
10 million, will be obliged to disclose to the public in timely manner the list
of information reflected in the law, said S.Bayartsogt. He also reminded that
the organizations to implement this law will take a responsibility to openly
inform the budget plans, its performance, implementation and reporting, and to
deliver such information through website and bulletin boards. According to
Ts.Jadamba, the head of Information Technology, Post and Communications
Department, the "Glass account" website has been designed to be
simple and comprehensible for all--the state servants, accountants, related
officials, and ordinary people. The general website will become operational
this December 25.
Mongolian
Bankers' Association Announces Management
Changes
December 18
(infomongolia.com) On December 16, 2014, the IX Plenary Session of Mongolian
Bankers' Association (MBA) was held at its meeting hall, where one of the
issues resolved was making changes in the MBA leadership.
According to
local regulations, the MBA renews its management every two years with
additional extension for 1 year and current President’s term of duty is ending
this year being chaired by Mr. Magvan BOLD, Executive Director of Khas Bank
(XacBank).
At the plenary
session, members of MBA elected Mr. Onon ORKHON, First Deputy CEO of Trade and
Development Bank (TDB) as the next President of MBA.
Moreover, the
Mongolian Bankers' Association has three Vice Presidents and during the
session, members have elected its two new Vice Presidents due to term endings.
The elected MBA
Vice Presidents are Mr. Davaakhuu TUMURKHUU, Executive Director of Arig Bank
(former Erel Bank) and Mr. Byadran LKHAGVASUREN, Executive Director of Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
The preceding
two Vice Presidents are CEO of TDM B.Medree and Director of Risk Management
Committee of Golomt Bank M.Chingun, besides CEO of Khan Bank, Mr. Norihiko Kato
is the third Vice President of MBA.
Related:
Bankers’
Association Selects New President – Montsame,
December 18
Partnership
Meeting on Garbage Management Approaching
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) A partnership meeting titled "Cooperation and
participation of sides" will be held December 19 at the UN Office in
Ulaanbaatar.
It will be
co-organized by Mongolia’s Ministry of Environment, Green Development and
Tourism, the Mayor’s Office of Ulaanbaatar, the UNDP and the
"Technoj" business incubation center within the "Turning garbage
into gold" project co-realized by the UNDP and the business incubation
center.
The meeting’s
main objective is to have NGOs, state and international organizations, civil
society, the private sector and the discuss how to attract people to the
garbage management and to keep clean environment by recycling a waste. It will also
aims to consider matters such as making vulnerable strata able to produce new
kinds of goods, augmenting their income, supporting initiatives on encouraging
people to produce things, rendering policy, financial and technological support
to them, creating a network supplying recyclable garbage, and others.
Opening remarks
will be made by Ms Sezin Sinanoglu, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP
Resident Representative in Mongolia; B.Tulga, the Vice Minister of Environment,
Green Development and Tourism; and Ts.Buyandalai, Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar
in charge of employment and social welfare affairs. A manager of the “Turning
garbage into gold” project Kh.Dorjkhand will give a report on the project’s
introduction, actions and outcomes. Other reports will be delivered by
G.Galaaridii, a director of the “Technoj” business incubation center;
S.Ariguun, a chief expert on waste management at the Mayor’s Office;
B.Sarantuya, an expert on reserve of clean water and environment protection at
the Ministry of Environment; and E.Ganzorig, a manager of the National Union of
Garbage Recycling.
During the
meeting, a fair of products made of recycled garbage will be mounted.
ADB
Loan to Help Mongolia Overhaul TVET to Develop Skilled Workforce
ULAANBAATAR,
MONGOLIA, December 17 (ADB) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a
concessional loan of $25 million to help Mongolia promote jobs through an
overhaul of its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system
in three priority sectors—agriculture, construction, and road and
transportation.
“Employers in
these priority sectors face a shortage of skilled workers while the workforce
is unable to take full advantage of opportunities created by investments in
areas such as building, road and railway construction, and modern technology in
agricultural production and processing,” said Asako Maruyama, an ADB Education
Specialist. “The project will support the government’s reform initiatives in
TVET and secondary education to better prepare the country’s labor force.”
The rapid
growth of the Mongolian economy in recent years has changed the employment
structure and demand for skills. The three priority sectors generated almost
46% of employment in 2012, but the supply of skills has not responded flexibly
to labor market demand. As a result, only about 56% of TVET graduates found
jobs in 2012, while national unemployment was running at 8.2%. The unemployment
rate among youths aged 20-24 exceeded 17% in 2012.
The project—in
collaboration with employers and industry and professional associations—will
support the establishment of an industry-driven TVET system in the three
priority sectors. Among the planned activities, the project will support sector
subcouncils, industry and professional associations, and employers in setting
standards for TVET programs and courses, establish accredited assessment and
certification centers, upgrade training equipment and facilities for at least
20 TVET providers, and strengthen industry partnerships with selected TVET
providers.
It will also
establish training systems for TVET managers and teachers and 30 independent
senior secondary schools which will offer occupation-oriented technology
elective courses; and develop a credit transfer system between senior secondary
education, tertiary education, and TVET.
The project
will directly benefit young students who generally come from poorer families
and adult students who are unemployed or looking for better job opportunities
in selected TVET institutions. It will also provide all 8th and 9th grade
students—almost 100,000—in junior secondary schools with career information to
help them make informed choices between TVET programs and senior secondary
education.
ADB’s loan
comes from its concessional Asian Development Fund, carrying a 25-year term,
including a grace period of 5 years, and an interest rate of 2.0%. The
Government of Mongolia will provide counterpart financing of $3.59 million.
ADB, based in
Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through
inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional
integration. Established in 1966, it is owned by 67 members—48 from the region.
In 2013, ADB assistance totaled $21.0 billion, including cofinancing of $6.6
billion.
Tourism
Sector to Mark Its Anniversary
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) Mongolia’s tourism sector turns 60 this December 19. The
Bureau for Tourist Services was established in 1954 as the foundation of the
sector.
In the 1990’s,
the sector was privatized and this made it develop faster. In 1995, the
Government approved Basic Guidelines for tourism development for 1995-2005, in
2000, parliament adopted the law on tourism. In the outcome of consistent
efforts by this sector during the transition to democracy and free market economy,
the tourism and hospitality services expanded into many spheres and developed
rapidly through improving foreign advertisements and legal environment.
Mongolia faces
a necessity to advertize its tourism industry, to improve the quality and range
of services, to prepare professionals, and to refine the legal environment. In
the frames of such demands, the Government is pursuing a task to develop the
draft new version of the Law on Tourism and a national program on development
of tourism, and to present them to parliament.
Former
USCA standout Brown to play in Mongolia
December 17
(aikenstandard.com) Former USC Aiken men’s basketball standout Alvin Brown will
begin his international career in Mongolia with the Erdene Drilling Rigs of the
National Super League. Brown left Sunday evening for his new team.
During his time
with the Pacers, Brown was twice named the Peach Belt Conference Defensive
Player of the Year. A key part of last year’s team that had a school-record 33
wins and a Final Four appearance, Brown led Division II with 4.11 blocks per
game.
Brown tied the
Elite Eight record for blocks in a game when he stuffed eight in the victory over
Chico State. For the season, he swatted 144 shots, reaching double figures in
wins over P.R.-Mayaguez and Young Harris. He blocked five or more shots 12
times during his senior season. Brown was named to the NCAA Southeast Region
all-tournament team.
When he begins
playing for the Rigs, it will be his fourth team during his rookie campaign.
“It has been a
journey. There have been ups and downs, but I’m staying focused. I’ve learned
so much from every place that I’ve been,” Brown said. “I’m going to give it my
all. The Rigs were looking for a defensive big man and I feel that I fit what
they are looking for.”
Ichinojo
fights to lose weight
December 18
(news.mn) Mongolian sumo wrestler Ichinojo Inchinnorov, who was bumped up to
the rank of sekiwake after debuting in the elite makuuchi division, now fights
to lose weight.
Sumo experts
and his master believes that if he loses some weight, he will see dramatic
improvement in his performance and skill.
The 199 kg
monster Ichinojo now wants to reach 185-190 kg and is running and training
hard.
Japanese media
says that Ichinojo is wrestling against his weight not a rival.
Government
of Mongolia Undertakes Selection Process of Strategic Investor to Develop Tavan
Tolgoi Coal Deposit
December 18
(infomongolia.com) A working group meeting to organize a tender on selecting
investor as partner to develop Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit and establishing
contracts with winning party was held in Ulaanbaatar on December 17, 2014.
To set up such
working group was obliged under Prime Minister’s Decree No.135/2014 and
accordingly, the meeting was chaired by Minister of Mongolia M.Enkhsaikhan,
where Finance Minister J.Erdenebat, Mining Minister R.Jigjid, State Secretary
at the Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism J.Batbold, State
Secretary at the Ministry of Justice J.Bayartsetseg and Executive Director of
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi JSC Ya.Batsuuri have attended as members of the working
group.
Under the
Decree, a sub-working group had also been established that has been working
with representatives from affiliated state and private entities as well as
state-owned companies.
The above two
groups will be continuing to accomplish the “Selecting Strategic Investor as
Partner for the Tavan Tolgoi Deposit” under Decree No.268/2014, which earlier
announced and ratified by Government and Parliament Resolutions back in 2010.
According to
criteria, six companies had claimed, but five firms have submitted their bids
to develop the giant Tavan Tolgoi deposit on December 01, 2014.
These five
strategic investors are:
- A Consortium
comprised of China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd., Japan's Sumitomo Corporation and
Energy Resources LLC
- Peabody
Energy Corporation
- A Consortium
comprised of Itochu and Sojitz Corporations
- Mitsui Group
- Tavan Tolgoi
JSC
Following the
estimation of technical and financial evaluations, the Government of Mongolia
will be starting to establish an Agreement with winning-bidder to develop the
Tavan Tolgoi.
Currently, the
“Shenhua Energy, Sumitomo and Energy Resources” Consortium and Peabody Energy
Corporation have overcome the technical thresholds and the working group
obliged its sub-group to open the financial offers of these two bidders.
World
Press Freedom Index 2014: Mongolia
December 18
(infomongolia.com) The press freedom index that Reporters Without Borders
publishes every year measures the level of freedom of information in 180
countries. It reflects the degree of freedom that journalists, news
organizations and netizens enjoy in each country, and the efforts made by the
authorities to respect and ensure respect for this freedom.
It is based
partly on a questionnaire that is sent to partner organizations (18 freedom of
expression NGOs located in all five continents), to the network of 150
correspondents, and to journalists, researchers, jurists and human rights
activists.
The 180
countries ranked in this year’s index are those for which Reporters Without
Borders received completed questionnaires from various sources.
The questions
consider six general criteria including Pluralism, Media Independence,
Environment and Self-censorship, Legislative Framework, Transparency and
Infrastructure. Using a system of weighting for each possible response,
countries are given a score of between 0 and 100 for each of the six overall
criteria.
The 2014 World
Press Freedom Index spotlights the negative impact of conflicts on freedom of
information and its protagonists.
The ranking of
some countries has also been affected by a tendency to interpret national
security needs in an overly broad and abusive manner to the detriment of the
right to inform and be informed. This trend constitutes a growing threat
worldwide and is even endangering freedom of information in countries regarded
as democracies.
Finland tops
the index for the fourth year running, closely followed by Netherlands and
Norway, like last year. At the other end of the index, the last three positions
are again held by Turkmenistan, North Korea and Eritrea, three countries where
freedom of information is non-existent.
As of Mongolia,
the country stands at the 88th place and compare to 2013 Index, Mongolia scaled
up 10 places.
FM
meets Kuwaiti Ambassador
By B.
Amarsaikhan
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) The Foreign Minister L.Purevsuren received Kuwaiti
Ambassador to Mongolia Mr Khaled Al-Fadhli on December 17.
The sides
talked about the means of developing bilateral cooperation in all domains and activating functions
of joint Ministerial committees. The meeting also shed light on current global
issues and common interests.
The Mongolian
Minister expressed an appreciation to an invitation by First Deputy Prime
Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to visit
the State of Kuwait in the foreseeable future.
Secretary-General’s
Message for 2014
December 18
(un.org) On International Migrants Day, we call for the fulfilment and
protection of the human rights of the world’s 232 million migrants.
Far too many
migrants live and work in precarious and unjust conditions. Many risk
their lives at sea, attempting to seek sanctuary. They and their children are
extremely vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Many are deprived of their
liberty, rather than met with empathy and necessary protection.
Persistent discrimination against migrants generates sharp inequalities,
threatens the social fabric and, all too often, leads to violent and deadly
attacks.
The post-2015 development agenda offers an opportunity to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most marginalized are made a priority. To meet the new framework’s core objective of ‘leaving no one behind’, we must devote greater attention to the precarious situation of the world’s migrants.
The post-2015 development agenda offers an opportunity to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most marginalized are made a priority. To meet the new framework’s core objective of ‘leaving no one behind’, we must devote greater attention to the precarious situation of the world’s migrants.
I call on all
States to ratify and implement all core international human rights instruments,
including the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All
Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, as well as relevant instruments
of international labour law. I also urge States to adopt comprehensive and
human rights-based migration policies that promote legal migration channels.
Accurate data
is essential if States are to include migrants in their development strategies
and enable them to contribute their skills and experiences to the advancement
of their societies. Migration policies must be evidence-based, rather than
rooted in xenophobia and misperceptions.
On
International Migrants Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to shape diverse and
open societies that provide opportunities and lives of dignity for all
migrants.
Stock
Exchange news for December 18
By B. Khuder
Ulaanbaatar,
December 18 (MONTSAME) At the Stock Exchange trades on Thursday, a total of
4,900 thousand units of 10 JSCs were traded costing MNT 815 thousand and 057.
"Khokh
gan” /2,900 thousand units/, “Genco tour bureau” /1,556 units/, “Merex” /200
units/, “Hai Bi Oil” /147 units/ and "APU” /58 units/ were the most
actively traded in terms of trading volume, in terms of trading value were
"Khokh gan” (MNT 278 thousand and 400), "APU” (MNT 243 thousand and
600), “Genco tour bureau” (MNT 130 thousand and 704), “Hai Bi Oil” (MNT 83
thousand and 850) and "Makh impex” (MNT 26 thousand and 243).
The total
market capitalization was set at MNT one trillion 463 billion 773 million 398
thousand and 366. The Index of Top-20 JSCs was 15,264.58, increasing 669.68
units or 4.59% against the previous day.
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