The Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center (EPCRC) was established in 2010 by Mongolian companies to provide research on issues affecting Mongolia's economic competitiveness. EPCRC conducts studies on topics such as industry clusters, economic modeling, and policy analysis. It also publishes an annual Mongolia Competitiveness Report in partnership with IMD World Competitiveness Center and advocates for policies to improve Mongolia's business environment and competitiveness. A study by EPCRC found that liberalizing Mongolia's air services could significantly increase international visitors, jobs, and GDP by facilitating more flights and reducing fares.

2. Economic Policy and Competitiveness
Research Center
• EPCRC was established in 2010.
• Formed by a consortium of Mongolia’s most
recognized and respected companies in response
to our nation’s increasingly globalized economy
and rapid growth.
• EPCRC provides specialized research services:
– Economic and financial modeling
– Survey/Focus group studies and results analysis
– Industry cluster studies
– Policy/ Regulation/ Legal analysis
– Local project management and partnering
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We research and advocate on policy issues that directly affect Mongolia’s
ability to compete in a global, 21st century economy.

3. July 5-6, 2010: Competitiveness workshop
A workshop “Competitive Mongolia” was held during July 5-6, 2010
in Ulaanbaatar in conjunction with IMD World Competitiveness
Center.
IMD team meeting with the Prime Minister of Mongolia
From left side: Prime minister S.Batbold, Advisor to the PM on foreign affairs O.Och, Senior advisor to the President
P.Tsagaan, translator E.Enkhgerel, Director of IMD S.Garelli, IMD economist Anne-France Borgeaud Pierazzi

4. Objectives of EPCRC
We convey:
Consistent research (internationally accepted
methodology, IMD WCC)
Reports, presentations
Database
Strategy, research
Public awareness on the issue
4Pioneers in Competitiveness since 1989!

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We will advocate for necessary changes in
economic, government, business and infrastructure
policy to ensure our national leaders can make informed
decisions on the ability of Mongolia to compete in a 21st
century world.
Our vision is to enhance Mongolia’s national economic
competitiveness to enable a strong, sustainable business
environment and socio-economic framework; one that
improves the quality of life of all citizens.

6.  We manage the annual publication
of the Mongolia in World
Competitiveness report, produced
in conjunction with Institute for
Management Development (IMD)
and its World Competitiveness
Yearbook (WCY) publication.
 The inaugural Mongolia in World
Competitiveness Yearbook launch
event took place in March 2011.
 Currently the book is available in
English. Mongolian version will be
published soon.
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58 NATIONS
327 CRITERIA
54 PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
30 INFORMATION
PROVIDERS
IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook

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Member organizations:
Strategic partners
Partner Institute:

9. Mongolia Economic Forum 2010
The first Mongolia Economic Forum was held in February 8-9 in Ulaanbaatar under
the motto “together we can!”. EPCRC participated in the Competitiveness sub session.
Mongolia Economic Forum 2010.
From left: Guest of honor, renowned economist Hernando De Soto, President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj

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Mongolia Economic Forum 2011
The second Mongolia Economic Forum took place between March 2-4, 2011 in state
palace, Ulaanbaatar. EPCRC was a co organizer and participated in the Competitiveness sub
panel.
Prime minister S.Batbold delivering opening remarks on the first day of the event

11. Competitiveness
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"Competitiveness of Nations is a field of economic theory, which analyses the facts and policies that shape
the ability of a nation to create and maintain an environment that sustains more value creation for its
enterprises and more prosperity for its people."

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13. IMD methodology
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IMD methodology

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20. The Impact of Air Service
Liberalization in Mongolia

21. Purpose of the study was to examine the
potential impact of air service liberalization in
Mongolia and to provide insights as to how
Mongolia might approach more liberalized air
services to benefit the economy.
Introduction

22. Liberalization leads to increased air service
levels and lower fares, which in turn
stimulates additional traffic volumes and
can bring about increased economic
growth and employment:
Liberalization
New air
services /
lower fares
Traffic
growth
Economic
growth
Job
growth
Introduction

23. Liberalization Goals in Mongolia
• Aviation goals of liberalization should:
– Increase Mongolian international network
– Increase domestic flight network
– Reduce airfares
• Broad economic goals of liberalization are to:
– Increase jobs
– Attract investment in Mongolia
– Accelerate infrastructure development

24. 529
1,124
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Current Traffic (2010) After Liberalization
InternationalPassengerTraffic(Thousands)
595
(+112%)
Findings
International traffic to/from Mongolia up by 112%

25. Liberalization will reduce passenger air fares
by an average of 42%.
% Reductionin
AverageFare
Total FareSavings
for Mongolians
(MNT)
Total FareSavings
for Mongolians
(US$)
Liberalization
Impact
42% 158.4 Billion 121 Million
Findings

26. Liberalization will add 117,000 additional
international visitors per year.
Additional
Visits
TotalVisitorSpend
(MNT)
TotalVisitorSpend
(US$)
Incremental
Visits
117,000 123.1Billion 94Million
Findings

27. Air service liberalization is projected to generate
21,540 full-time jobs in the long term. This
represents an increase of approximately 2.1% in total
employment in Mongolia.
Employment
(FTEs)
Aviation Sector 4,310
Tourism Sector 12,220
Catalytic Impacts 5,010
Total 21,540
Findings

28. Air service liberalization is forecast
to generate US$ 189.9 Million (MNT
253 Billion) in GDP per annum. This
equates to an increase of 2.5% in
national GDP.
Findings

29. Moscow
Berlin
Seoul
Tokyo
Beijing
Ulan Ud
Hailar
Scheduled International Routes
Current Air Services in Mongolia

30. Implementing Liberalization in Mongolia
• Immediate “Open Skies” Not Practical
– Preparation of national carriers
– Negotiation of agreements
– Development of infrastructure
• Phased-In Approach to Liberalization
– Establish target dates and schedule
– Develop liberalization strategy
– Implement limited liberalization
– Adhere to schedule

31. ECONOMIC POLICY AND COMPETITIVENESS
RESEARCH CENTER
Central tower 1010а, Sukhbaatar district
Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia
Tel: (976) 11 321927 Fax: (976) 11 321926
email: info@ecrc.mn Website www.ecrc.mn
Thank you for your attention
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