Contribution of civil society organizations in Mongolian democracy
Author(s): Odgerel Batsaikhan and Munkhjargal Otgonbayar
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of civil society organizations (CSOs) on democratic transition and consolidation processes in Mongolia. Employing comparative civil society theory and empirical analysis of institutional development, the research examines three constitutive dimensions: (1) historical trajectory of CSO-state relations, (2) institutional frameworks governing civic participation, and (3) CSOs' efficacy in enhancing democratic accountability mechanisms. Primary findings identify structural constraints including resource dependency syndromes, managerial capacity deficits, and susceptibility to political co-option that impede organizational sustainability. The analysis concludes that while CSOs demonstrate significant agency in democratic norm diffusion, their institutional resilience necessitates multipronged interventions: legal framework modernization, diversified funding streams, technical capacity enhancement, and tripartite partnerships bridging state, civic, and citizen spheres.
Odgerel Batsaikhan, Munkhjargal Otgonbayar. Contribution of civil society organizations in Mongolian democracy. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(9):97-114. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i9b.669
