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World Bank report finds limited jobs and low pay driving Bhutan’s educated workers overseas

ཟླ་༡༠ 25, 2025 4 mins read
World Bank report finds limited jobs and low pay driving Bhutan’s educated workers overseas

A recent World Bank report on Migration Dynamics in Bhutan has found that the country’s young and educated citizens are increasingly seeking opportunities abroad, driven by limited prospects and wide wage disparities at home.

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