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Clear and present dangers

Jun 26, 2025 2 mins read
Clear and present dangers

It may be a coincidence, but the World Bank’s warning that Bhutan could lose a significant share of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP)  by 2050 due to drying climate comes just as the country rolls out its 21st Century Economic Roadmap or the 10X National Economic Roadmap.

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