Broken promises 

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

Escalating crime figures are an indictment of our society. Stats from...

Reviewing state-owned enterprises

Many economies bank on state-owned enterprises (SOE). They are important to...

When health workers leave

Much of what Bhutan has achieved in health care services is...

Accelerating mother and child health

The government has finalised the programme that is aimed at safeguarding...

Tell us like it is

Free nutritious lunch programme in all Bhutanese schools is still a...

Recognition for humanising development 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) honoured his Majesty The Druk...

Human development: Looking ahead

While some might argue that 10 years is too short a...

Rethinking development

As planners, policy makers and development partners meet in the capital...

Need to build safety-first culture

We are repeatedly reminded of the lack of safety standards at...

Will the bark lead to bite?

There is a new idea to solve the ever-increasing stray dog...

Violence against women

The International Women’s Day is observed to celebrate women’s social, economic,...

The first 120 days 

The government has completed 120 days in office. While attending a...

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