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Why private sector, the engine of growth, is stuck in first gear

ཟླ་༡༡ 15, 2024 2 mins read

Bhutan’s development is often hailed as a success story. Yet, if we take a closer look at the private sector—the much touted engine of growth—the reality is far less optimistic.

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