RIGSS Policy Debate

RIGSS Policy Debates foster critical thinking, diverse perspectives, and deeper understanding of key national policy issues among participants.

In keeping with the institute’s mission to “promote critical analysis of public policies and applied research works that influence real-life policy decisions” the institute organizes the RIGSS Policy Debates amongst its course participants on topical, contentious policy issues. The debates are intended to provide a deeper understanding of the issue, promote diversity of opinion and stimulate new thinking.

The RIGSS Policy Debates are attended by invitees relevant to the topic of the debates. The following is the list of policy debates organized by RIGSS till date:

Sl. No.ActivityTopicVenueDate
11st RIGSS Policy DebateShould mining in Bhutan be nationalized?RIGSS7/11/2013
22nd RIGSS Policy DebateThe WTO: Should Bhutan belong there?RIGSS27/3/2014
33rd RIGSS Policy DebateThe government should urgently frame policies to discourage rural – urban migration in BhutanRIGSS14/11/2014
44th RIGSS Policy DebateHydropower development has hindered growth & development of Bhutan’s other productive sectorsRIGSS19/3/2015
55th RIGSS Policy DebateThe high value, low impact tourism policy is outdated and constrains further development of the sectorRIGSS29/8/2015
66th RIGSS Policy DebateThe Civil Service need not be apolitical to be impartialRIGSS17/3/2016
77th RIGSS Policy DebateThe Economic Development Policy 2016 is inadequate to meet the economic challenges facing our countryRIGSS22/10/2016
88th RIGSS Policy DebateSocial Media has democratized the space for public opinion, and therefore, must be promoted.RIGSS25/3/2017