HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

In the past two decades of intensified globalization, unprecedentedly favorable conditions for international relations and opportunities for development have emerged worldwide. However, globalization has also brought about negative phenomena, one of which is corruption. Recognizing that tackling this issue cannot be accomplished by a single nation alone but requires international collaboration, the United Nations adopted the Convention Against Corruption in 2003.

The preamble of the convention highlights the challenges and threats posed by corruption to social stability and security, undermining democratic systems, ethical values, justice, sustainable development, and the rule of law.

The government of Mongolia has not remained idle in the fight against corruption.

• 1996: The Parliament of Mongolia adopted the Law Against Corruption.
• 2002: Approved the National Program Against Corruption and established a non-permanent National Council to coordinate and oversee its implementation.
• 2005: The Parliament ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, marking a significant expression of political will in the fight against corruption.

Widespread acknowledgment within society that progress in combating corruption was slow and ineffective prompted the revision of the Law Against Corruption, creating the need for new measures.

• July 6, 2006: The Parliament of Mongolia adopted the revised Law Against Corruption, which came into effect on November 1, 2006.
• January 11, 2007: Following the new law, Mongolia established its first dedicated anti-corruption agency, the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC), and began operations.