By Marius Toime of Berwin Leighton Paisner
Chimed Saikhanbileg, Mongolia’s incoming prime minister, must do more than simply continue the policies of his predecessor, ousted amid accusations of economic mismanagement and corruption.
His election by parliament last week, after Norov Altankhuyag was removed by a vote of no confidence, leaves big question marks over whether he can bring about real change. The opposition People’s Party boycotted his election, fearing that he will let the country drift without fresh leadership and put investment, jobs and income at risk.
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