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The Druk Journal Autumn 2026 – On Our Own Terms: Bhutan’s Digital Future in the Age of AI
The Wait Is Over! We are happy to share the Autumn 2026 Issue of The Druk Journal, Volume 12, Issue 2, called “On Our Own Terms: Bhutan’s Digital Future...
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Call for Expression of Interest
The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) invites expressions of interest from qualified video production consultants/firms to produce a short documentary-style visibility video on the project Building Inclusive...
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BCMD eNews: August–September 2026
Parliament and civil society, journalists, CSOs, students and women leaders: what BCMD did in August and September 2026.
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Bhutan Democracy Forum 2026: Women Leading the Way
15 September 2026 · Thimphu On the International Day of Democracy, BCMD convened the Bhutan Democracy Forum 2026 on ‘Strengthening Inclusive Governance through Women’s Leadership’, with Hon’ble Lyonpo Yeezang...
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Students Bring Their Stories to the Country’s Leaders: MDC Showcase 2026
11 September 2026 · Thimphu Months of citizen journalism by our Media and Democracy Clubs came together at the MDC Showcase. In April, more than 300 students from ten...
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118 Aspiring Women Leaders Prepare for the Functional Literacy Test
September 2026 · Mongar, Tsirang and Wangdue Phodrang To help aspiring women leaders clear the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test (FLT) required to contest local government elections,...
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Strategic Planning Training for CSOs
31 August – 4 September 2026 · Thimphu Twenty-six representatives of civil society organisations completed a five-day Strategic Planning Training facilitated by Mr Wangchuk Namgay and Mr Ugyen Lhendup....
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Reporting on the Law, Without Breaking It: Training for Journalists
10–14 August 2026 · Thimphu Sixteen journalists and editors from six media houses spent five days learning to report on the law accurately, ethically and safely, led by Sonam...
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Parliament and Civil Society Agree to Meet Every Year
7 August 2026 · Thimphu Fifty participants, including Members of Parliament, CSO representatives, the Parliamentary Secretariats and the CSO Authority, gathered for the Parliament–CSO Meet 2026, addressed by the...
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Youth in Action: Students Take Their Policy Ideas to Parliament
5–10 July 2026 Fifty-one students from 12 educational institutions spent five days in the residential camp ‘Youth in Action: From Issues to Impact’. Working in teams, they identified real...
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Members of Parliament and CSOs Visit Berlin
14–17 April 2026 · Berlin, Germany A delegation of Bhutanese Members of Parliament and civil society representatives visited Berlin to learn how Germany’s parliament and civil society work together....
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March e-news
Strengthening Collaboration between Local Government, CSOs, and Youth The Local Exchange Programme convened local government (LG) leaders, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and youth from Trashigang and Trongsa Dzongkhags on...
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February e-news
Child-Friendly Local Governance A three-day Training of Trainers on promoting young people’s engagement in local governance began yesterday with the participation of thirteen Media and Democracy Club Coordinators and...
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January e-news
Needs Assessment Consultation on Women’s Leadership in Local Governance BCMD organised a needs assessment consultation in Samtse dzongkhag to inform the development of a training manual for prospective women...
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December e-news
Civic Engagement workshop for Youth, Women, Media and Local Government Leaders “I have now come to understand the importance of participating in community meetings, and, most importantly, how crucial...
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October e-News
GNH-Based Participatory Planning and Community Analysis The Workshop on GNH-Based Participatory Planning and Community Analysis was conducted from 7-13 October 2025, with 37 Local government leaders from the 12...
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September e-News
Peer-Facilitation Workshop In Tsirang, local leaders had long carried out community consultations in a familiar way, gathering people, sharing information, and recording decisions. Yet, these meetings often left many...
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August eNews
CSO-Media Round Table Meet BCMD and RENEW jointly organised the CSO–Media Engagement Forum on 14 August 2025 in Thimphu. The event convened 51 participants, including representatives from civil society...
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July e-News
Youth Initiative 2025: The Ripple Camp A transformative six-day programme designed to amplify youth voices and equip young people with leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills brought together diverse...
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June e-News
Launching CSO-Led Projects: FSTP Grant Kicks Off for Inclusive Governance The Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD), in collaboration with Deutsche Welle Akademie (DW Akademie), convened a Grant...
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