AKIPRESS.COM - In 1990, Mongolia’s democratic revolution ushered unprecedented press freedom into the small country. In the intervening 26 years, the media has expanded rapidly, currently boasting nearly 500 media outlets for a population of three million. This abundance hasn’t necessarily bolstered democracy – news is frequently bought and paid for by politicians, and unchecked freedom of speech can lead to libelous, uncorroborated journalism, The Diplomat says.
In the video, Lhagva Erdene (Mongol TV) and Bola Zaankhuu (Eagle TV) describe the state of the Mongolian media and their efforts to bring high journalistic standards to Mongolia.