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IDE-GSM: Potential Benefits and Prospect for Collaboration in Mongolia

Economic Impacts of Economic Corridors in Mongolia: An Application of IDE‐GSM

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Following the previous year, IDE-JETRO held a seminar with the International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITT for LLDCs) in Mongolia. Speakers from Mongolian side introduced the road infrastructure plan with three corridors combining China, Russia, and Mongolia and IDE researchers presented the simulation of its economic impacts by IDE-GSM (Geographical Simulation Model). Around 60 participants joined the seminar including Mongolian governmental officials, researchers, and students.

Date and Time

November 15, 2017. (Wednesday) 14:00-17:00

Organizers

International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries (ITT for LLDCs)
Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)

Venue

3rd floor Conference room, UN House (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)

Program
Opening Remarks and Background
  • E.Odbayar, Ambassador at large and Interim Director, ITT for LLDCs

Presentation 1:
"Mongolia-Russia-China 'conomic Corridor'"
  • Speaker:G. Zorigt Counsellor, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia

Presentation 2:
"Implementation Policy on Transportation Infrustructure of Mongolia"
  • Speaker:B. Badral Head of Policy and Coordination Section, Department of Policy and Planning, Ministry of Road and Transport Development of Mongolia

Presentation 3:
"Economic Impacts of Three Economic Corridors for Mongolia"
  • Speaker: Satoru Kumagai, Director, Economic Geography Group, Development Studies Center, IDE-JETRO

Presentation 4:
"Observing Development in Mongolia from Space -1992 to Present"

Presentation 5:
"The Mechanism of IDE-GSM"
  • Speaker:Toshitaka Gokan, Researcher, Economic Geography Group, Development Studies Center, IDE-JETRO

Q and A

Closing Remarks:

  • E.Odbayar, Ambassador at large and Interim Director, ITT for LLDCs
Languages

English and Mongolian