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Banks cash in while citizens miss out: ESP a good example

Sep 20, 2025 3 mins read
Banks cash in while citizens miss out: ESP a good example

The Economic Stimulus Plan corruption allegations have illuminated fundamental deficiencies within Bhutan's lending architecture. Financial institutions systematically marginalise ordinary citizens whilst affording preferential treatment to affluent borrowers through discriminatory practices that contravene constitutional principles of equitable development.

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