Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, in cooperation with International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), is co-organizing workhop “Democratic transitions in Asia” in Ulaanbaatar from 21 to 22 March 2016.

The workshop’s main objective is to share with other countries achievements and challenges of Mongolia in its effort to develop and strenghthen democracy.

Governement and civil society representatives from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Timor-Leste will participate in the workshop and exchange their views on elections, the principle of democracy.

In his opening speech, States Secretary of Ministry of Justice Ms. Bayartsetseg highlighted that 26 years ago Mongolia made transition to democracy and established its first independent electoral institude, and Mongolia’s electoral legal framework and election systems are considered to be a good example in the region. Furthermore, he informed that Mongolia is developing cooperation with the counties that are new and restored democracies.

The workshop will be held for two days, representatives of governments and ciivl societies will exchange their opinions and views on experiences of developing democracy, lessons learned from elections, and prospect of fair and transparent elections.