Dr. Ch. Otgochuluu Has Been Appointed as Executive Director of the EPCRC

January 30, 2026 0

By decision of the Board of Directors of the Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center (EPCRC), Dr. Otgochuluu Chuluuntseren was appointed as Executive Director today. He previously served as the center’s inaugural Executive Director in 2010. Since its establishment, the EPCRC has regularly published national, provincial, and district competitiveness reports, evolving into a globally recognized research institution.
Under new leadership, the center aims to intensify its efforts toward enhancing Mongolia’s competitiveness evaluation, formulating policy recommendations, and expanding research aligned with international standards.
Addressing the newly appointed Executive Director, Dr. P. Tsagaan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EPCRC, stated: “You are taking on this role at a historic juncture when Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar’s Cabinet has set a objective to advance Mongolia’s competitiveness by five places. We must work together to provide realistic insights into what is working and what needs improvement as our nation steps onto the global stage. Please prepare and present your proposal to expand the center’s operations and its Board of Directors.”
Dr. Ch. Otgochuluu brings over 20 years of professional experience across the public and private sectors in economic policy and research. He has also held key leadership positions, including Chairman of the Professional Mineral Resources Council and Director General of the Strategic Policy and Planning Department at the Ministry of Mining.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Macroeconomics and a Master’s degree in Money and Finance from Germany, as well as a Ph.D. from the Department of Economic Theory at the National University of Mongolia. His academic research focuses on monetary and exchange rate policies in small open economies, as well as competition in the global copper market.

Former Executive Director B. Lakshmi will continue to serve as an Advisor to the center.

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