Introduction
The Druk Journal contributes to Bhutan’s growth as a democracy and as a modern nation. It is a vibrant public space in which we encourage our contributors to expand our national discourse by introducing new ideas and concepts into the Bhutanese conversation. Through regular publications, an interactive website, and open discussions after each edition, we engage Bhutanese society in conversation so that all citizens can exchange open and frank views on national policies and issues relevant to Bhutan. The Druk Journal hopes, not only to inform citizens, but to build a community of people who will take an active role, as individuals and as a community, in the development of analytical attitudes toward national policies. It is our hope that participation in such a community will encourage individuals to engage in policy research that can be made available to the government and larger Bhutanese society. The eleventh issue on technology lets our readers know what’s happening globally in this rapidly evolving industry and get an idea of how to adopt or adapt or create technology for national governance.
Bhutan in the Age of Technology
Spring 2020 Volume 6, Issue I
Table of Contents
Editorial
Bhutan in the Age of Technology
REACHING FOR TECHNOLOGY
Digital Drukyul – an ICT Masterplan for Bhutan
Jigme Tenzing
Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Bhutan
Atsuko Okuda
The Role of Thimphu TechPark in Bhutan’s Technological and Socio-economic Advancement
Dr Tshering Cigay Dorji
Bhutan Plans a National Technology Drive – Are We Ready?
Lungten Zangmo
DIGITALISING SERVICES
ICT in Bhutanese Education
Yeshey Lhendup
Integration of ICT in Bhutanese Schools – Common Obstacles and the Way Forward
Tshewang Dorji
ICT Education in Bhutan’s Tertiary Institution
Kinley Rinchen
Stepping Up Technology to Improve Health Care
Garab Dorji and Tandin Dendup
Science, Technology, and Innovation: Finding a Bhutanese Path
Ujjwal Deep Dahal
A Steep Learning Curve: Bhutanese on Social Media
Needrup Zangpo
Good, Bad, Neither: Some Reflections on Technology and Culture
Dr Karma Phuntsho
THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The Technology Trap
Mark Mancall
When Your Personal Data Becomes Everyone’s Property
Sille Larsen Nielsen
Privacy and Security
Jeremy Wagstaff
A Pebble in the AI Race
Toby Walsh
Humanity and Technology
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