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ICT Cluster Development Strategy
for High-Tech Industry Park in Mongolia
Buyanjargal Otgonchimeg and Shagjjamba Oyunchimeg
Abstract In this chapter, we review first a brief introduction on Mongolia and its
development toward the knowledge-based economy. Next, we explain the Gov-
ernment initiative to establish a high-tech industrial park and the current situation
of high-tech industry development, especially in the ICT sector and conclude the
chapter with initiatives for ICT cluster development for High-tech Industry Park in
Mongolia. In 2008, the Parliament of Mongolia (Resolution. No. 12) had endorsed
the Millennium Development Goals (MDG)-based Comprehensive National
Development Strategy (NDS) of Mongolia. It defines in a comprehensive manner
that its policy aimed at promoting human development in Mongolia, in humane,
civil, and democratic society, and developing intensively the country's economy,
society, science, technology, culture, and civilization in strict compliance with
global and regional development trends. Around the NDS, Government Action
Plan 2008-2012, the list of 26 large projects approved by Government decree and
ICT vision up to 2021 (draft) provides clear strategies toward the ICT sector
development for the high-tech industry.
1 Brief Introduction on Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in northern Asia, strategically located between
Russia and the People's Republic of China. Economic activity in Mongolia has
traditionally been based on herding and agriculture. Besides agriculture (21.2 % of
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