Broken promises
March 23rd, 2019
The government has come under much flak for its claim of achieving most of its 25 pledges in 120 days. It claimed 11 pledges as achieved, 11 on track and three as unachieved. A closer look at these claims show that the government has exaggerated its achievements. All pledges it reported as being on track […]
Youth and crime
March 22nd, 2019
Escalating crime figures are an indictment of our society. Stats from...
Reviewing state-owned enterprises
March 21st, 2019
Many economies bank on state-owned enterprises (SOE). They are important to...
When health workers leave
March 20th, 2019
Much of what Bhutan has achieved in health care services is...
Accelerating mother and child health
March 19th, 2019
The government has finalised the programme that is aimed at safeguarding...
Tell us like it is
March 18th, 2019
Free nutritious lunch programme in all Bhutanese schools is still a...
Recognition for humanising development
March 16th, 2019
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) honoured his Majesty The Druk...
Human development: Looking ahead
March 15th, 2019
While some might argue that 10 years is too short a...
Rethinking development
March 14th, 2019
As planners, policy makers and development partners meet in the capital...
Need to build safety-first culture
March 13th, 2019
We are repeatedly reminded of the lack of safety standards at...
Will the bark lead to bite?
March 12th, 2019
There is a new idea to solve the ever-increasing stray dog...
Violence against women
March 11th, 2019
The International Women’s Day is observed to celebrate women’s social, economic,...
The first 120 days
March 9th, 2019
The government has completed 120 days in office. While attending a...