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Bhutan’s emigration dilemma: Will they return?

May 28, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan’s emigration dilemma: Will they return?

Despite a record wave of emigration, many Bhutanese living abroad are not closing the door on home. A new World Bank survey reveals that a majority of Bhutanese migrants, both those who have already left and those aspiring to leave, are open to returning. But there’s a catch: the quality of jobs and pay must be better.

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