Vision and Mission

Vision

A premier institute to promote excellence in governance, leadership and strategic studies.

Mission

Deliver world-class leadership training, policy research and foster global collaboration to meet the needs of Bhutan, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) and international clients.

  • Provide world-class leadership training and education for Bhutan, the Gelephu Mindfulness City and other international clients.
  • Serve as a crucible for the ideation and promotion of the Diamond Strategy.
  • Promote critical analysis of public policies and applied research works that influence real-life policy decisions.
  • Network with leading national and international institutions and agencies to collaborate on research studies and training programs, and to allow for sharing of resources for mutual benefit.

Our Journey

The evolution of RIGSS as Bhutan’s premier leadership institute

  • 2013

Inauguration of the RIGSS

» Consecration and Inauguration of the institute
» Launched Senior Executive Leadership Program (SELP)
» Launched Friday Forum Eminent Speakers Series
» Launched India-Bhutan Dialogue (IBD) in collaboration with CEP, India
» Launched RIGSS Policy Debate

  • 2014

First Leadership Program Launch

» Launched Military Leaders Strategic Studies Seminar (MLS)

  • 2015

BIMSTEC Network Launch

» Launched Bhutan Executive Services Training (BEST)
» Launched RIGSS Policy Seminar
» Became focal point for BIMSTEC Network of Policy Think Tanks

  • 2016

The RIGSS Dialogue Launch

» Launched Leadership Program for Parliamentarians (LPP)
» Launched Young Professionals Leadership Program (YPLP)
» Launched Senior Executive Development Program (SEDP)
» Launched The RIGSS Dialogue

  • 2017

Bhutan Economic Forum Launch

» Launched Foundational Leadership Program (FLP)
» Launched Bhutan Foreign Service Program (BFSP)
» Launched Bhutan Economic Forum for Innovative Transformation (BEFIT) in collaboration with RMA

  • 2018

IBYS Launch

» Launched India-Bhutan Youth Summit (IBYS)
» Launched Leadership Program for Judiciary (LPJ)

  • 2019

RIGSS signed MoU with RCSC

» Signed MoU with RCSC on Human Resource Development and Management

  • 2020

RIGSS served Southern COVID-19 Control Centre (Task Force)

» Served as Southern COVID-19 Control Centre
» RIGSS Hostel converted into COVID-19 Isolation Hospital
» Launched Alumni Research Projects
» Launched RIGSS Podcast

  • 2021

RIGSS Blog Launch

» Launched School Leaders Development Program (SLDP)
» Published research paper “Professionalising Domestic Help in Bhutan”
» Launched the RIGSS Blog

  • 2022

RIGSS Research Paper Launch

» Launched Executive Eligibility Assessment (EEA)
» Published report “Comprehensive Household Census of Phuentsholing Thromde and Peri-urban Areas”
» Published research paper “What Motivates Young Civil Servants in Bhutan”
» Published research paper “Driving Behavioral Change in Public Service”

  • 2023

Publications Launch

» Launched Leadership Course for Executive Candidates (EXCEL)
» Published book “Bold & Humble”
» Published research paper “Towards Promoting a Corruption-free Country”
» Launched Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Design Course (MAPD)

  • 2024

International Expansion

» Launched Customized Leadership Development Program for Corporate Sector
» Launched Mobile Leadership Program
» Launched RIGSS Fellowship with Dasho Sonam Kinga as the first research fellow
» Launched Monograph by Dasho Dr. Sonam Kinga “Missions from Dharmarajas to Gorkharajas”
» Signed MoU with Gyalsung Headquarters
» Signed MoU with Ministry of Education and Skills Development
» Signed MoU with GovTech Agency
» Signed MoU with Stockholm School of Economics’ Centre for Wellbeing, Welfare and Happiness
» Signed MoU with Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

  • 2025

Happy Progress Forum Launch

» Launched Happy Progress Forum with Stockholm School of Economics’ Center for Wellbeing, welfare, and Happiness and CBS