India, Oct. 4 -- Migration of Bhutan's educated young and its skilled professionals in recent years has been concerning to the Royal Government of Bhutan and international partners, says a new World Bank Report released today.
Building on the South Asia Mobility Conference, which took place in Thimphu in May 2024, the report,Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications, sheds more light on the recent surge in emigration, mainly to Australia, by documenting the profile of existing migrants, aspiring migrants, identifying key drivers behind this trend, as well as outlining policy options for the government's consideration.
"Bhutan's high levels of out-bound migration reflects both rising aspirations and the need to...