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Jul 15, 2026 3 mins read

Every so often, an international report invites us to pause and see ourselves through someone else’s lens. Sometimes we agree with its findings. Sometimes we question its methodology. Often, we debate whether Bhutan can really be compared with the rest of the world.

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