Pham-Buzhi- a Concept for Bhutan’s Welfare State
…the welfare scheme as being people centric covering all walks of life, it will be a fitting tribute to His Majesty the King, affectionately revered as ‘the People’s King’.
Category: Economy
Loaders at Mini Dry Port- Does it reflect the status of Bhutan’s working class?
Is COVID-19 pandemic paving a way towards the rise of progressive agenda? Will Bhutanese witness an entry of political party equivalent to ‘Bhutan Labour Party’ in Bhutan’s political fray?…
Relocate Ministries: The last hope in achieving equitable growth in Bhutan
…Interweaving history, socio-economic factors, political landmarks and economic opportunities, proposes, ‘relocating Ministries’ as the last hope in achieving equitable growth. I discuss current approaches of infrastructure development, educational institutions…
Agriculture and the economic recovery- Finding solution within
As farmers prepare to harvest maize, in a month or two (from August), perhaps our planners and field officers can explore modalities to convert those maize production for commercial…
Equitable and sustainable mining in Bhutan: rhetoric, realities, and recommendations
The Bhutanese state have the right over its mineral resources. Does state’s coffer get its share? Who does it benefit actually? With Mines and minerals Bill 2020 tabled for…
Trade and taxes in Bhutan – Uncovering past and aspiring future through existing legal nuances
Fueled by price disparities, complex, non-transparent and divergent regulations and weak law enforcement at the borders, fraudsters avoid official border posts, pass through illegal practices such as under-invoicing, misclassification…
Brexit, Trump and BBIN: Reality check to Globalisation?
Greece is not as democratic as America is, Europeans and Americans are as devout Buddhist as Bhutanese and Tibetans are, French fry appears to be a preferred starter among…
Technology and Human Isolation
With technology, parts of human faculties are less burdened to the extent that some tasks are done away with altogether. As we try to fit in technology driven human…
Transformation in Bhutanese Society: A Layman’s View
The introduction of modern education has brought about changes in societal views and ideologies. Individualism, capitalism and feminism has all established their roots in the country. Individualism and capitalism…
