Tsakhia elbegdorj biography sample

Elbegdorj Tsakhia is a public servant, a freedom fighter, and a policymaker from Mongolia. In 1990, he was one of the key leaders of the Mongolian Democratic Revolution that ended seven decades of one-party rule. He is known as the “Golden Sparrow of Democracy,” alluding to a bird that comes in spring after a long, harsh winter.

Since then, Elbegdorj has continuously served Mongolia as a Member of Parliament four times, as Prime Minister two times, and was elected President for two terms (2009 - 2017). He was born in isolated Western Mongolia as the youngest of eight sons from a humble traditional nomadic beginning.

As Prime Minister, Member of Parliament, and President, Elbegdorj prioritized strengthening the rule of law in Mongolia, fostering social justice, fighting poverty, combating corruption, supporting environmental sustainability, and advancing vibrant participatory democracy.

He has also initiated and led many social, economic, and governance reforms.

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