Digital Drukyul is Bhutan's national strategy for digital transformation, aimed at leveraging technology to improve government services, promote digital literacy, and build an innovation-driven economy. It is a key component of Bhutan's 21st-century economic vision.
Overview
Digital Drukyul[1] ("Digital Dragon Country") is Bhutan's flagship national strategy for digital transformation, aimed at modernizing government services, building digital infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and fostering a technology-driven innovation economy.
Key Pillars
- E-government — digitizing government services to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucracy
- Digital infrastructure — expanding broadband[3] and mobile connectivity across the country, including remote areas
- Digital literacy — equipping citizens with technology skills for the modern economy
- Innovation and entrepreneurship — supporting tech startups and digital businesses
Context
Digital Drukyul responds to critical challenges including youth unemployment and brain drain. By creating opportunities in the digital economy, the strategy aims to give young Bhutanese reasons to stay in or return to the country. It complements the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, which envisions a technology hub in southern Bhutan.
References
- "Digital Drukyul — Flagship." Gross National Happiness Commission, Bhutan.
- "Kingdom of Bhutan: Digital Development and Transformation Strategy." UNDP Bhutan, 2024.
- "Bhutan's Digital Transformation Journey: Benefits, Issues and Challenges." Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
- "Digital Drukyul — an ICT Masterplan for Bhutan." The Druk Journal.
- "Digitial DrukYul — transforming Bhutan by digitally empowering citizens." BBS.
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