DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

CCAA takes action on Middle Path ECPF dispute

In light of the recent coverage on Middle Path ECPF, the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) said that the authority did everything in their power, including mediation and refund facilitation, prior to the firm’s closure. “Allegations (from victims) claiming that CCAA failed to act are inconsistent with the full …

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MTR for Ministry of Finance

The Mid-Term Review (MTR) for the Ministry of Finance (MoF) focused on Bhutan’s fiscal health, economic growth targets, and the modernization of financial systems to support the ambitious goals of the 13th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry has demonstrated strong fiscal management and successful policy implementation over the past year. It …

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Tourist arrivals rise in March but slower

The country recorded a total of 26,092 visitors in March, an increase of 8,350 compared to 17,742 visitors in the same month last year. In February, arrivals grew by 65.6 percent year-on-year, while March saw a slower growth rate of 47.1 percent. Overall, the rate of increase has declined over …

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BQPCA revises eligibility criteria for medical and health professionals in Bhutan

The Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority (BQPCA), under the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, has announced a major revision of eligibility criteria for registering medical and health professionals in Bhutan. The move comes in response to practical challenges faced by candidates, evolving international practices, and the need to …

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Gender disparities continue in the workplace in Bhutan

Bhutan continues to face persistent gender gaps in employment, with women underrepresented in the formal labor market and concentrated in low-quality and unpaid work, according to the latest Bhutan Development Update by the World Bank. Women remain significantly behind men in labor force participation. Bhutan’s female labor force participation stood …

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