This paper examines the dynamics of poverty in Bhutan between 2017 and 2022, utilizing cross-sectional data from the Bhutan Living Standards Surveys. The paper constructs synthetic panels and estimates...
Employment in Bhutan stabilized with minor changes. The employment rate remained steady, as 18.7 percent gained jobs and 17.4 percent lost them. Paid work slightly increased from 48.0 percent to 49.4 percent...
Between 2017 and 2022, Bhutan significantly reduced poverty, driven by strong economic growth, labor market and agricultural productivity improvements, COVID-19 relief programs, and substantial remittance...
This paper examines the dynamics of poverty in Bhutan between 2017 and 2022, utilizing cross-sectional data from the Bhutan Living Standards Surveys (BLSS). The paper uses a methodology proposed by Dang...
The availability of poverty statistics at local levels of administration is critical for effective poverty reduction policy planning. The Bhutan Living Standards Survey (BLSS), a national representative...
Youths are a vital part of the economic workforce, but they face unique challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Despite being tech-savvy and socially conscious, many youths struggle to...
The report is intended to provide updated poverty statistics for Bhutan, utilizing data from the 2022 Bhutan Living Standards Survey (BLSS). It reveals that the estimated poverty rate for 2022 stands at...