This post is part of the Public Sources 2024 project of SA WEST. It contains a collection of reliable links to ministries, government institutions, and local media sources in Bhutan.
All links were checked in October and November 2024. In addition to providing links to local news websites, we also share their social media profiles and related groups in messaging platforms. This gives you a comprehensive toolset to follow and gather data on current events using your preferred methods.
This collection is made to help intelligence professionals and researchers find important resources related to Bhutan. While we do not claim to have every possible link, we hope this collection serves as a useful starting point for your project.
To help you better understand the regional context, we provide a list of projects in Bhutan, if available, involving the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Development Bank.
If you’re looking for resources on other countries, please check out the additional pages on the SA WEST website.
You might be surprised by the image featured in the headline of our publication about public sources in Bhutan, so it’s important to clarify what it represents. These images are derived from Google searches for terms like “leader,” “prime minister,” and “head of government of Bhutan.” As you can see, the search results include leaders from other countries that actively engage with Bhutan. Furthermore, in some cases—such as the section about Madagascar—fictional characters associated with that country even appear. Ultimately, this creates a composite visual representation of the region, which itself serves as an intriguing subject for further analysis.
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National portal, selected links to ministries and government organizations
| Ministry of Education and Skills Development – Bhutan |
The official website of the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MESD) of Bhutan. It provides information on education policies, programs, examinations, scholarships, vacancies, announcements, and more, aimed at enhancing the education sector in the country. |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan |
The website provides comprehensive information about the Royal Government of Bhutan, particularly focusing on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. It outlines the vision, mission, and activities aimed at advancing Bhutan’s national interests and international relations. |
| Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan |
The official website of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) of Bhutan. It provides the latest news, events, policies, and programs related to energy, water, environment, and climate change in Bhutan. The ministry is the central coordinating agency for energy, power systems, and energy markets, focusing on the sustainable development and management of energy resources and cross-border trade of electricity. |
| Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan |
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for fiscal policy, public finance, tax administration, customs and excise, and economic planning. Visitors can find the latest updates, notifications, vacancies, and various services. The website also provides information about current and past Finance Secretaries and Ministers, their profiles, appointments, achievements, and significant partnerships like the ADB. Additionally, it details the five departments and one office operating under the Ministry, along with their functions and contact information. |
| Ministry of Health, Bhutan |
The Ministry of Health is the government agency responsible for health policies, programs, and services in Bhutan. The website provides updates, announcements, notifications, vacancies, procurement, and selection results related to health services and initiatives in the country. |
| Ministry of Home Affairs, Bhutan |
The official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs oversees civil registration, culture, local governance, law and order, and immigration in Bhutan. It provides access to news, announcements, publications, forms, and online services related to the ministry’s functions and activities. |
| Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) |
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment is responsible for promoting sustainable economic growth and decent employment opportunities in Bhutan. It provides services such as job matching, career guidance, overseas employment assistance, and supports entrepreneurship through various initiatives. Recently formed in 2022 through the merger of several ministries, it aims to enhance labour market dynamics and employment creation, alongside facilitating commerce and industrial development. |
| Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, Bhutan |
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport provides information about various services including job vacancies, infrastructure projects, and governmental initiatives aimed at enhancing Bhutan’s transport and infrastructure sector. Currently, there are vacancies announced for Project Technical Officer and Monitoring & Evaluation/Communication Officer under the Advanced Climate Resilience of the Water Sector in Bhutan (ACREWAS) Project. |
| Prime Minister’s Office of Bhutan |
The official website provides comprehensive information about the Prime Minister, cabinet members, ministries, and various government services in Bhutan. It includes details on current job opportunities, projects, and government policies, highlighting the roles of key figures such as Lyonpo Dorji Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and their responsibilities in managing the country’s energy and natural resource sectors. |
| Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs |
The Department of Immigration provides essential services related to visas and permits for travelers, aiming to streamline the application process with the introduction of Fast-Track visa/permit services for tourists starting from November 1, 2024. They guarantee a response to fast-track applications within 24 hours following the receipt of all necessary fees. |
| Department of Revenue and Customs Office |
The Department of Revenue and Customs Office in Bhutan provides essential services related to revenue collection and customs regulations. It operates under the Ministry of Finance and is based in Lower Chubachu, Thimphu. The office aims to facilitate smooth revenue generation and compliance with customs laws, supporting economic growth and governance in Bhutan. |
| Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Bhutan |
This governmental site provides essential information on starting a business in Bhutan, including a simplified version of the process, updates on the Bhutan Trade FinNet (BTFN) System, and details regarding the transfer of responsibilities to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. It also covers recent changes, such as the renaming of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources. |
| Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan |
Central bank |
– globally accessible |
– geoblocked (use VPN) |
– geoblocked, occasional outages
04 – News
| https://kuenselonline.com |
Provides news, articles, and information about Bhutan. |
| https://tourism.gov.bt |
This site provides various services and capabilities related to travel in Bhutan. |
Projects carried out by the World Bank in Kingdom of Bhutan
| Name of the Project | implementing_agency | Timeframe |
| Human Capital Recovery & Resilience Program | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment, Ministry of Education & Skills Development Project Objective: Support building, protecting, and utilizing human capital in Bhutan |
03 Feb 2022 ‑ 30 Jun 2026 |
Projects of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Bhutan
| Project Name | Executing Agency | Approval Date |
| Green Power Project Readiness Enhancement | Druk Green Power Corporation Limited | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Pathways for Emerging Skills and Jobs Project | Ministry of Education and Skills Development | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Water Flagship Program Support Project | Department of Infrastructure Development | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Renewable Energy for Climate Resilience Project | Department of Energy | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Fiscal Sustainability and Green Recovery Program (Subprogram 1) | Ministry of Finance | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Responsive COVID-19 Vaccines for Recovery Project under the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility | Ministry of Finance | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Master Plan for National Highways Connectivity | Department of Roads | 17 May 2022 |
| Promoting Energy Security and Transition Project | Department of Energy | 12 May 2022 |
| Supporting Financial Sector Reforms | Ministry of Finance | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Financial Market Development Program (Subprogram 3) | Ministry of Finance | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Support to Skills Development Reform | Ministry of Education and Skills Development | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project | Ministry of Finance | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Phuentsholing Township Development Project – Additional Financing | Department of Macroeconomic Affairs, Ministry of Finance | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Preparing Renewable Energy for Climate Resilience | Asian Development Bank | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Rural Finance Development Project | Department of Macroeconomic Affairs, Ministry of Finance | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Financial Market Development Program (Subprogram 2) | Ministry of Finance | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Alternative Renewable Energy Pilot Project | Department of Energy | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small Industries | Ministry of Economic Affairs | 07 Sep 2020 |
| Strengthening Policy Formulation and Implementation | Ministry of Finance | 26 Jun 2020 |
| COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program | Ministry of Finance | 05 Apr 2020 |
| Financial Market Development Program (Subprogram 1) | Ministry of Finance | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Enhancing Aviation Sector Development Capacity | Ministry of Information and Communications | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Diagnostic Study and Strategy Development for Rural Finance Sector Development | Ministry of Finance | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Skills Training and Education Pathways Upgradation Project | Department of Macroeconomic Affairs, Ministry of Finance | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Secondary Towns Urban Development Project | Department of Infrastructure Development | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Health Sector Development Program | Department of Macroeconomic Affairs, Ministry of Finance | 10 May 2018 |
| Phuentsholing Township Development Project | Department of Macroeconomic Affairs, Ministry of Finance | 06 May 2018 |
| Preparing the Health Sector Development Program | Ministry of Health | 08 Oct 2017 |
| Supporting Skills Training and Education Pathways Upgradation Project | Ministry of Education and Skills Development | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Thimphu Road Improvement Project | Department of Infrastructure Development | 29 Sep 2016 |
| Enhancing Competitiveness of High-Value Agriculture and Artisan Products Value Chains | Queen’s Project Office | 12 Sep 2016 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project | Department of Roads | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Amochhu Land Development and Township Project | Druk Holding and Investments Limited | 22 Jul 2016 |
| Air Transport Connectivity Enhancement Project-Additional Financing | Ministry of Information and Communications | 29 Jun 2016 |
| Decentralized Coordination and Partnerships for Gender Equality Results | National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) | 12 Sep 2015 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Green Power Investment Program | Ministry of Economic Affairs | 12 Mar 2015 |
| Strengthening Economic Management Program II | Department of Public Accounts | 06 Feb 2015 |
| Second Green Power Development Project | Department of Hydropower & Power Systems, Ministry of Economic Affairs | 15 Dec 2014 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project | Department of Revenue and Customs | 27 Aug 2014 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity Project | Department of Roads | 31 Jul 2014 |
| Promoting Clean Energy Development in Bhutan | Department of Energy. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources | 31 Mar 2014 |
| Adapting to Climate Change through Integrated Water Resources Management | National Environment Commission | 28 Feb 2014 |
| Institutional Strengthening for Skills Development | Ministry of Labour and Human Resources | 09 Jan 2014 |
| Improved Urban Environmental Infrastructure Project | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport | 12 Dec 2013 |
| Supporting Participation in the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Trade Facilitation Program | Asian Development Bank | 20 Aug 2013 |
| Strengthening Economic Management Program | Department of Public Accounts | 21 Mar 2013 |
| Piloting the Design of e-Services Delivery Platform in Health Services | Ministry of Finance | 08 Feb 2013 |
| Capital Market Development | Ministry of Finance | 14 Dec 2012 |
| Enhancing Development Management for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth | Ministry of Finance | 28 Nov 2012 |
| Strengthening Royal Monetary Authority’s Regulatory Capacity for Nonbank Financial Institutions | Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan | 05 Nov 2012 |
| Air Transport Connectivity Enhancement Project | Ministry of Information and Communications | 21 Jun 2012 |
| Urban Infrastructure Project | Department of Infrastructure Development | 29 Nov 2011 |
| Third Bhutan Living Standards Survey | National Statistics Bureau | 14 Oct 2011 |
| Green Power Development Project II | Department of Energy | 10 Oct 2011 |
| Developing a Revenue Administration Management Information System | Department of Revenue and Customs | 10 Jun 2011 |
| Strengthening Air Transport Regulatory and Operational Performance | Ministry of Information and Communications | 12 May 2011 |
| Advancing Economic Opportunities of Women and Girls | National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) | 02 Apr 2011 |
| Strengthening Public Management | Ministry of Finance | 15 Dec 2010 |
| Strengthening Audit Resource Management | Royal Audit Authority | 13 Dec 2010 |
| Upgrading Schools and Integrated Disaster Education (UPSIDE) Project | Department of Education | 08 Dec 2010 |
| Rural Renewable Energy Development Project | Department of Energy | 29 Oct 2010 |
| Urban Infrastructure Project | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport | 29 Oct 2010 |
| Farm Roads to Support Poor Farmers’ Livelihoods | Department of Roads | 14 Jul 2010 |
| Air Transport Connectivity Enhancement | Ministry of Information and Communications | 11 May 2010 |
| Road Network Project II | Department of Roads | 11 Oct 2009 |
| Rural Renewable Energy Development Project | Department of Energy | 27 Jul 2009 |
| Capacity Building of the National Environment Commission in Climate Change | Natl Environment Commission Secretariat (NECS) | 12 Jul 2009 |
| Green Power Development Project | Druk Green Power Corporation Limited | 29 Oct 2008 |
| Road Network Project II | Department of Roads | 09 Oct 2008 |
| Strengthening of the Credit Information Bureau | Ministry of Finance | 27 May 2008 |
| Strengthening Public Financial Management Project | Ministry of Finance | 14 Dec 2007 |
| Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise Sector Development Program (former Small and Medium Enterprise/Micro Enterprise Development Program) | Ministry of Finance | 21 Nov 2007 |
| Preparing the Bhutan Power Development Project | Department of Energy | 29 Jan 2007 |
| Capacity Development for the Department of Labour (Prev. Labor Regulations) | Department of Employment and Labor | 16 Jan 2007 |
| Rural Skills Development Project | Ministry of Labour and Human Resources | 15 Jan 2007 |
| Capacity Building of the Department of Aid and Debt Management’s (DADM) Debt Management Unit | Department of Aid and Debt Management | 20 Nov 2006 |
| Preparing the SME/Mictoenterprise Development Program:Financing Component (formerly Financing for Micro Enterprises) | Ministry of Finance | 09 Nov 2006 |
| Urban Infrastructure Development | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport | 27 Sep 2006 |
| Financial Sector Development Program (formerly Financial Sector & Nonbank Financial Institutions Reform Program) – Program Loan | Ministry of Finance | 12 Jul 2006 |
| Accelerated Rural Electrification | Department of Energy | 28 Feb 2006 |
| Road Network | Department of Roads | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Capacity Building to Implement Environmental Assessment Procedures Project | Natl Environment Commission Secretariat (NECS) | 22 Aug 2005 |
| Preparing the Financial Sector/Non-Bank Financial Institutions Reform Program | Department of Aid and Debt Management | 17 Jul 2005 |
| Capacity Building for Bhutan Power Corporation | Bhutan Power Corporation | 16 Jun 2005 |
| Urban Infrastructure Development | Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport | 23 Dec 2004 |
| SME Development | Ministry of Trade and Industry | 10 Aug 2004 |
| Strengthening of the Payment and Settlement System for Bhutan | Department of Aid and Debt Management | 09 Jul 2004 |
| Rural Electrification Network Expansion | Bhutan Power Corporation | 30 Sep 2003 |
| Preparing Road Network Expansion Project | Department of Roads | 07 Feb 2003 |
| Rural Electrification and Network Expansion | Department of Power | 21 Dec 2001 |
| Basic Skills Development | Ministry of Labour and Human Resources | 21 Jun 2001 |
| Basic Skills Development | Department of Education | 14 Dec 1999 |
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