Overview

 

Mongolia is vast and landlocked country that situated in the central Asia with an area of over 1.5 million sq km and population of only 2.5 million (as of 2000). Mongolia has one of the lowest population densities of the world. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, has a population of over 600,000. The country is divided into 21 aimags (provinces), plus autonomous capital region. Landlocked geographical location, abominable climate and lower population density exerts negative impacts to the economic development growth of the country and vast distances in the country raises difficulties on infrastructure development in terms of transportation and communication.

        

  

IT Geographics in Mongolia

 

The main geographic concentrations of Information Technology (IT) exist in Ulaanbaatar, which is the capital of Mongolia. In particular, the National Information Technology Park (NITP) has been established as information and communication technology has become an increasingly crucial accelerator in the development of Mongolia in the twenty-first century.

 

The NITP was established in 2002 under the Government Act 107. The Charter of the NITP was approved by the joint order 210/216 of 19 July 2002, by the Minister of Science, Technology, Education and Culture and the Minister of Infrastructure. The NITP is a non-profit governmental organization. ¹³

 

The NITP officially commenced its activities on 6 August 2002. In the years 2002 and 2003 the park has successfully implemented the “Information Technology Park” project with the grant aid of U.S. $1 million from the Republic of Korea, and created the environment for incubator services.

 

The main objectives of the NITP are to support the development of information technology in Mongolia, and serve as the incubator for turning new and unique ideas of venture businesses into competitive products and services. The NITP also aims to establish a scientific and technological database with comprehensive services to increase the contribution of information technology to the economic growth of Mongolia and to become a hub of IT in the country.

 

The NITP represents Mongolia in the Asia Pacific Information Network (APIN) and the International Center for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI).

 

q       National Information Technology Park (NITP) of Mongolia

 

o       Internet address:

§         http://www.itpark.mn/

 

o       Language of data presentation:

§         Mainly in Mongolian

§         English

 

o       The following are the key NITP activities:

§         Establishment of the modern high-speed broadband Internet and provision of services associated with it

§         Creation of a favorable incubator environment for newly established information technology companies and support for their growth

§         Identification of the works and projects for governmental and international organizations and facilitation of these works to be executed by start-up IT companies

§         Establishment of contacts with IT, banking, business and R&D institutions abroad and implementation of joint projects

§         Support to the development of policies of the government of Mongolia on information technology

§         Establishment of an integrated scientific and technological library and network and provision of related information

 

o       The NITP has the library with scientific and technological materials and is able to provide the following services:

§         Database of R&D reports

§         Dissertations database

§         “Erdemten” (Scientist) database

§         Polytechnic databases

§         Development of business and business services

 

o       Database contains following information databases:

§         Information library of Natural Sciences

§         Information library of Technical and Applied Sciences

§         Information library of Medical Sciences

§         Information library Agricultural Sciences

§         Information library Human and Social Sciences

 

The NITP officially commenced its activities on 6 August 2002. In the years 2002 and 2003 the park has successfully implemented the “Information Technology Park” project with the grant aid of U.S. $1 million from the Republic of Korea, and created the environment for incubator services offered by the following companies located in Ulaanbaatar.

 

q       National Information Technology Park (NITP)

 

1.      STARSOFT

a.      Established in 2002, the company focuses its activity are focused on computer software development, professional and non-professional trainings.

b.      Website: http://www.starsoft.mn

c.       E-mail Address: support@starsoft.mn

 

2.      INTERACTIVE

a.      Established in 1996, the company activity is focused on automation of interior accounting, establishment of database, web-based on-line software, portal site development, business integration, software development, and domain name selling.

b.      Website: http://www.interactive.mn

c.       E-mail Address: interactive@mongolnet.mn

 

3.      ECM

a.      Established in 2001, the company focuses its activities on e-commerce, financial and organizational activity software, Internet programming, and web-based software development.

b.      Website: http://www.ecm.mn

c.       E-mail Address: ecm@mongolnet.mn

4.      CISCO

a.      Established in 2003, the company activities include introduction and development of new information technology initiatives in Mongolia, development of new database and adapting; elaboration and implementation of information network and e-commerce draft, consulting services regarding the activities mentioned above, and training programs.

b.      Website: http://www.cisco.mn

c.       E-mail Address: altanoch@magicnet.mn

 

5.      SPEAKER GROUP

a.      Established in 2001, the company activities include software development, Website design, e-production, publishing and information services.

b.      Website: http://www.stormpages.am/speaker

c.       E-mail Address: speaker@mol.mn

 

6.      MONEXE

a.      Established in 2003, the company activity include software and Web-based program development.

b.      Website: http://www.monexe.mn

c.       E-mail Address: saikhnaa@mongoleducation

 

7.      E-MONGOLIA

a.      Established in 2001, the company activities include Website design, Website service/domain name registration, Website installation, Internet marketing creating, introduction, practice, consulting and transfer.

b.      Website: http://www.mongolmedia.com

c.       E-mail Address: emongol@mongol.net

 

8.      SKY POWER MEDIA

a.      Established in 2003, it is the Mongolian-Korean joint company with activity such as production of digital goods, and computer graphics services.

b.      Website: http://www.skypowermedia.mn

c.       E-mail Address: eamarsaikhan@mogicnet.mn

 

9.      SOFTNET

a.      Established in 2002, the company activities include E-commerce and e-service Website, software development, Website installation, and domain name selling.

b.      Website: http://www.softnet.mn

c.       E-mail Address: softnet@magicnet. mn

 

10.  CITICOM

a.      Established in 1998, the company’s main activities include development of financial and far-distance training program and Web-based software, software and technical repair services.

b.      Website: http://www.citicom.mn

c.       E-mail Address: siticom@mobinet.mn

 

11.  IMT

a.      Established in 2001, the company focuses its activity on on-line trainings, multimedia, network planning and protection.

b.      Website: http://www.imt.mn

c.       E-mail Address: shinee@imt.mn

 

12.  Geo-Information Center

a.      Established in 2001, the company focuses its activity on information technology, environmental research and analysis, establishment of geo-information service network and database, trainings, books, publishing services, and consulting services.

b.      Website: http://www.geoinfo.mn

c.       E-mail Address: jemr@majicnet.mn