Balancing the trade-offs under electoral laws
September 16th, 2023
Elections in any society are generally a complex process, and it is through this process that the nature of democratic values and the setup are determined. Balancing free and fair elections and ensuring the right to vote and informed decision-making poses challenges. If past electoral processes are anything to indicate, Bhutan seems to be undergoing similar challenges.
Who is a nyikem?
September 16th, 2023
Literarily, nyikelm in English means either double rank or double entitlement....
Optimizing Rice Yield in Bhutan…?
September 16th, 2023
Bhutanese farmers have been cultivating native rice varieties that are tall,...
Seeking a sustainable ASEAN engagement with Myanmar
September 15th, 2023
Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN chairmanship drew to a close with the conclusion...
Writing for change in Bhutan
September 9th, 2023
Bhutan's Constitution promises fundamental freedoms of speech, expression, opinion, and media,...
Can we sustain rice farming in Bhutan?
September 9th, 2023
We are basically an agrarian society, but of late agriculture in...
Rule of Law in Bhutan: A cornerstone of democratic governance
September 2nd, 2023
In the realm of democracy, the rule of law stands as...
Addressing the root causes of corruption in Bhutan
August 26th, 2023
The recent revelations brought to light by the Bhutan Transparency Initiative...
Recent judicial controversies and public confidence
August 19th, 2023
Public confidence in the judiciary finds its foundation in Article 21(1)...
Bhutan’s graduation from LDC status is a beacon to the world
August 19th, 2023
It is a remarkable fact that Bhutan is the only carbon-negative...
Accountability of public authorities lost in legislation—Civil Liability Act
August 12th, 2023
The recently enacted Civil Liability Act of Bhutan draft contained comprehensive...
Growing need for social investment in Bhutan
August 12th, 2023
With the demand for services becoming more pronounced and even more...
How can we deal with the coming climate and food crises?
August 12th, 2023
After a sizzling summer, the UN Secretary General has warned that...