Martin Holtmann, IFC’s country manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, has said that microfinance has been an important part of Bangladesh’s development journey. “As our economy transitions from …
Why is copyright issue still big in Bhutan?
But what is intellectual property rights? How many of us know the repercussions of infringing on someone’s creative products? Nyema said there is a need to revise Bhutan’s Intellectual Property Act to …
Review: Gentle satire a Buddhist fable about bringing elections to Bhutan
This gently satiric fable inspired by the 2007-08 elections in Bhutan from writer-director Pawo Choyning Dorji, skewers democracy, politics and Western modernism in humorous Buddhist fashion.
IFC: Microfinance an important part of Bangladesh’s development journey
Martin Holtmann, IFC’s country manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, has said that microfinance has been an important part of Bangladesh’s development journey. “As our economy transitions from …
“CRAFT BHUTAN” logo to protect and promote local arts
To distinguish and protect the intellectual property rights of arts and crafts originating in the country, the CRAFT BHUTAN trademark logo will be applied. The CRAFT BHUTAN logo will serve as a …
Bhutan’s focus on land use zoning for sustainable future
Relevance to Bhutan? Bhutan should have NLUZ because it offers a structured and holistic national approach to managing land resources, aligning development priorities with environmental sustainability …
Kate Middleton’s Secret to a Sweat-Free 5-Hour Hike Revealed 8 Years After Her Impressive Feat in Bhutan
The future Prince and Princess of Wales tackled a tough hike in the Himalayas during their royal tour of Bhutan Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies …
Bhutan hosts summit targeting $1 billion USD for the conservation of tiger landscapes
As the world grapples with the urgent need for conservation efforts, the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference in Bhutan stands as a beacon of hope, inspiring collective action towards a …
Bhutan bags $159.3m loan from EIB for RE projects
This will fund hydropower and solar projects in Bhutan. Bhutan secured a 30-year $159.3m (EUR150m) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) which will be used to fund around 310 megawatts (MW) of …
Bhutan and EIB sign 150 million Euro loan for hydropower and solar photovoltaic projects
Bhutan and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the first-ever EIB project supporting reliable, green, energy for communities in Bhutan through a 150 million Euro loan with a tenure of 30 years.