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This first-ever comprehensive assessment of the media landscape in Mongolia was undertaken in 2013-2014 to determine the level of media development in the country. The assessment, the first in the North-East Asia region, was carried out by UNESCO, in partnership with a network of organizations, including the Globe International Center, the Press Institute, the Confederation of Mongolian Journalists, and the NGO Transparency Fund. UNESCO’s Media Development Indicators (MDIs), which were used in the assessment, are an internationally recognized analytical tool that makes possible a detailed overview of national media landscapes and related media development priorities.

This assessment places special emphasis on issues affecting freedom of expression and press freedom; how current state legislation impacts the media and how it can be amended to provide more space for self-regulation within the media; legislation regarding defamation; restrictions on the daily activities of media outlets; transparency in media ownership; standards of journalism, professional training, and research; and labour relations and working rights affecting journalists in their daily activities. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made and challenges facing Mongolia’s communication and media sector, as well as a set of evidence-based recommendations to improve the media landscape across the country. As in other countries, the assessment is not a one-off activity but a continuous process, given constant changes in the media scene.