Episode 16: Is it too late to fix Mongolia’s corruption?
In this episode, we talk about corruption in Mongolia — a topic every Mongolian thinks about every day and night. Mongolians often feel that all politicians are corrupt, the system itself is corrupt, and that corruption is part of culture and everyday life.
But how bad is corruption in Mongolia, really? Has it reached an endemic stage, or is there still a path back?
To unpack these questions, we’re joined by Tegshbayar Darambazar, a lawyer and specialist in compliance and anti–money laundering, who has conducted extensive research on corruption in Mongolia.
Three Universals “Three Roots of Corruption“:
Our culture breeds corruption
Our modern way of life breeds corruption
Our indifference to the situation breeds corruption
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52min
Hosts: Anand, Julian
Guest: Tegshbayar Darambazar
Date Recorded: Dec 6 2025
Date Released: Dec 24 2025
Keywords: corruption | government
Show notes:
Tegshbayar’s 2023 article for Mongolia Focus: “The Backbone of the New National Anticorruption Strategy”
