A lifelong student, human-rights activist, political leader and champion of democracy, Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj embodies the very principles that IRI works to advance around the world and was instrumental to his country’s transition from one of the world’s most closed societies to a robust democracy.
Over the past 20 years Mongolia’s parliament and the country have faced numerous challenges while striving to create a democratic society. Mongolia’s success has been due to people like Mr. Ts. Sharavdorj, who served as a member of parliament from 1992-2008.