One - General Provisions

1. Mongolia is a developing country that is aspiring to build a humane and democratic civil society. It has a vast territory and a small population of youthful age structure and low density, and combines both nomadic and sedentary lifestyles.

These specifics of population structure and density determine the distinctive nature of the Population Policy (hereinafter referred to as Population Policy) of Mongolia.

2. The Population Policy is based on national interests as laid down in the Constitution of the country, and the universally recognized norms and standards in the spheres of population sustainable development.

3. Key to Mongolian development and prosperity is an individual both physically and mental well developed, patriot, with high level of intellectual and moral values, hard-working and who respects laws and legislation. The Population policy shall be based on people-centered global development which is aimed at respecting human rights and freedom and development of individuals and families.

4. The Population Policy shall be a fundamental document of population and sustainable development which determines the State policy on population for near future or period up to 21-25 years.

5. The Population Policy shall be aimed at a sustaniable population growth and creating socio economic favorable environment for personal development and for all aspects of human development.

6. The Population Policy is based on national interests as laid down in the Constitution of the country, and the universally recognized norms and standards in the spheres of population sustainable development.

7. Proceeding from the Concept of the Security of Mongolia, this Population Policy will be implemented by way of being reflected in the annual National Socio-Economic Development Guidelines.

The population policy consists of the following components pertaining to:

1. population growth and health;

2. education and employment;

3. distribution and migration;

4. registration, information and research;

5. link between population and sustainable development;

6. status of family and social groups;

7. administration of population policies and resources.