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The Royal Monetary Authority was established in 1982. The following year, it took on the responsibilities of issuing Bhutanese currency, managing external reserves, and operating foreign exchanges. [2] [3] In 1988, the Authority assumed the role of government banker, holding the bulk of government deposits and providing financing. [2]
Under the Bhutan Postal Corporation Act 1999 (BPCA), the Directors of the corporation are appointed by the Bhutan government and the chairman is the relevant government minister. Bhutan has been a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) since 1969 and in 1983 they joined the Asian-Pacific Postal Union. Services
"Sustaining Bhutan’s forest resources & biodiversity for the happiness of present and future generations" Mission "To conserve and manage Bhutan’s forest resources & biodiversity to ensure social, economic and environmental well-being, and to maintain a minimum of 60% of the land under forest cover for all times to come"
Formed. 1968 [1] Jurisdiction. Government of Bhutan. Headquarters. Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu. Agency executive. Lyonpo Lekey Dorji. Ministry of Finance is ministry of Bhutan is responsible to steer and sustain a robust economy through a dynamic fiscal policy and strong culture of fiscal discipline.
Three other agencies namely, the Bhutan Standards Bureau (erstwhile Standards and Quality Control Authority), National Housing Development Corporation and the Construction Development Board of Bhutan, which were previously part of the ministry, are now autonomous agencies. Minister. Lyonpo Ugyen Tshering; Kinzang Dorji (2003 - 2007)
Elections in Bhutan are conducted at national (Parliamentary) and local levels. Suffrage is universal for citizens 18 and over, and under applicable election laws. In national elections, also known as the general elections, political party participation is mainly restricted to the lower house of Parliament, and by extension, to the executive nominated by its majority
The Bhutanese local government elections of 2011 were originally slated for 2008, but were delayed until 2011. Elections began on January 20, 2011, however polls opened in only 3 of 20 districts – Thimphu, Chukha District ( Phuentsholing ), and Samdrup Jongkhar – as part of a staggered election schedule. Polls closed June 27, 2011. [1]
The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources is a ministry of Bhutan responsible to facilitate human resource development for economic development and to ensure gainful employment for the Bhutanese workforce. Departments. The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources is responsible for: Department of Employment; Department of Human Resources