Mongolia’s 2026 draft state budget emphasizes citizen participation. A nationwide survey, conducted under the President’s order, received over 154,000 proposals.

When presenting preliminary results to Cabinet members, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister B. Davaadalai noted that the majority of citizens emphasized:

• Reducing excessive budget expansion (18,395 respondents),
• Lowering tax rates (over 102,000 respondents),
• Directing resources toward healthcare, education, electricity, and heating sectors.

Finance Minister B. Javkhlan stated that “public investment in the 2026 budget will be prioritized within ₮9.6 trillion. He also instructed sector ministers to urgently develop policies for reforms in education and healthcare.