Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Pem Lama
“The situation the Earth is in today has been created by unmindful production and unmindful consumption. We consume to forget our worries and our anxieties. Tranquilising ourselves with over-consumption is not the way” – Thich Nhat Hanh Goal 12 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations...
Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Dasho Chhewang Rinzin
1. Background Hydropower is viewed as the cornerstone of the Bhutanese economy, contributing to 14 percent of GDP and 26 percent of the annual revenue. India is Bhutan’s major partner in developing its hydropower resources, and co-operation in this sector symbolises the mutually beneficial nature of Bhutan-India relations. Electricity...
Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Adrian von Bernstorff, Farmer Sangay
The Situation On 17 December, 2016, during the celebration of Bhutan’s National Day, His Majesty The King gave a path-breaking speech on the priorities for the development of the country. The central part of the speech outlined the importance of reviving and developing agriculture as the traditional local economy...
Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Dr Sangay Thinley, Jayendra Sharma, Kinzang Wangmo
Existing Health System The Bhutanese health system is predominantly government driven, both in financing as well as provision, and follows the principles of Universal Health Coverage. Service delivery, based on Primary Health Care, focuses on the promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative approach. The integration of traditional and allopathic medicines...
Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Sangay Jamtsho
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a set of global aspirations to transform the world by 2030. It consists of 17 goals and 169 targets. Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) aims to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. As a signatory committed...
Summer Edition ,
June 28th, 2017
By Tashi Dema
It is spring – a time of hope and optimism. The flowers are in bloom, dry grasses are turning green, trees are sprouting new leaves, fresh vegetables and fruit are coming into season, winter is behind us. Our spirits are high. There is something else enhancing these colours this...
Winter Edition ,
December 28th, 2016
By Editorial
Youth Matters The future of Bhutan lies in the hands of Bhutanese youth. Does it? At a recent Druk Journal Conversation one participant argued that the future is decided by today’s leaders who make the decisions that determine this future. And youth have no say in these decisions. However,...
Winter Edition ,
December 28th, 2016
By Aniruddha Kulkarni
“The future of our nation depends on the worth, capabilities and motivation of today’s youth. Therefore, I will not rest until I have given you the inspiration, knowledge and skills so that you will not only fulfill your own aspirations but be of immense worth to the nation. This...
Winter Edition ,
December 28th, 2016
By Tashi Choden
The endorsement of a National Youth Policy by the Lhengye Zhungtshog¹ and its official launch in December 2011 was an important milestone for the youth and people of Bhutan, as it signaled a promised move towards consolidating the quite vibrant but disjointed efforts related to youth in the country. Prior...
Winter Edition ,
December 28th, 2016
By Chencho Lhamu
Introduction Disappointments with youth are aplenty. They range from concerns about their values and attitudes to viewing them as a group to be wary of as drug abusers and gangsters. These are common themes when the topic of youth comes up in formal and informal conversations. Employers find it...
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