Revival of Urban and Rural Areas discussed
UlaanbaatarA discussion on ‘Revival of Urban and Rural Areas’ was held on
April 8 as part of the Mongolia Economic Forum 2022. Deputy Prime Minister
S.Amarsaikhan, Member of the State Great Khural J.Munkhbat, Governor of the
capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar, Programme Manager at
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Victor Lutenco, President of
Ulaanbaatar Chamber of Commerce A.Gankhuyag and Plenipotentiary representative
of the government in charge of Khushig Valley’s development D.Oyunkhorol were
panelists of the meeting.
During the discussion, urban and rural area development and
pressing issues were discussed.
Mayor of Ulaanbaatar D.Sumiyabazar: “For the first time, Ulaanbaatar
city’s annual budget was increased from MNT 29 billion to MNT 900 billion. The
major pressing issues for Ulaanbaatar are the limited legal environment and system
in general. Therefore, we will develop the capital city with proper planning
and digital innovation.
On the other hand, the development of rural areas also should be
considered. Ulaanbaatar's economy has reached MNT 28 trillion and accounts for
74 percent of Mongolia's GDP.
‘General Development Plan for Ulaanbaatar until 2050’ will soon
be finalized and submitted to the State Great Khural. Ulaanbaatar city planning
is prepared to be further analyzed for international cooperation. We have been
able to expand domestic investment 30 times over the past year and now we are planning
to raise funds abroad and issue a development bond on the international market”.
A full-scale policy renovation is vital for regional development
Plenipotentiary Representative of the
Government in charge of Khushig Valley’s development D.Oyunkhorol: A total of 31
thousand hectares of land was taken under state special needs for the satellite
city which will be built based on the new Chinggis Khaan International Airport in
Khushig Valley. A regulation on establishing a 1000-hectare free economic zone was
approved. Therefore, an opportunity has been opened up for the private sector to be
able to enjoy tax exemptions or deductions. The satellite city to be
established in Khushig Valley is planned for 150,000 citizens.
It is important to make centralization into an opportunity
President of Ulaanbaatar Chamber of Commerce A.Gankhuyag: “It
is common for people to put emphasis on the negative aspects of urban
centralization. Centralization has two sides. Big cities compete to attract
more residents and it is how cities and regions are developed. However, we
should not forget the side effects. Therefore, It is important to turn centralization
into an opportunity”.
The establishment of satellite cities needs to be coordinated with rural
development policies
Deputy Prime Minister S.Amarsaikhan: “Mongolia is a low-populated
country with a large territory and the majority of the population is young. Young
people have a tendency to settle in a place where there is a development. Establishment
of satellite cities needs to be coordinated with rural development policies”.
We must have one
vision and unified strategy
MP J.Munkhbat: “As of today, there is no unified policy on the revival of urban and rural areas. Which is why, we must have one vision and unified
strategy. The development will be achieved through fiscal discipline”.
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