CIG Partners with Bhutan's Royal Civil Service Commission to Support Public Sector Transformation

THIMPHU (Bhutan), 20 March 2025 – The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its first official visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan — a nation deeply rooted in cultural richness and values, and driven by a bold, forward-looking vision for public sector transformation. This visit marks a significant step toward building long-term partnerships in support of Bhutan’s public sector reform journey.

In close collaboration with the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the CIG team engaged in a series of practical discussions with officials across Bhutan's Civil Service over the course of three days. These exchanges centered on key themes such as leadership development, governance excellence, and strategic human resource management — critical pillars for a modern and effective civil service.

CIG also engaged with key stakeholders from the Ministry of Finance, the Royal Institute of Management (RIM), and the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS), which offered valuable insights into Bhutan’s strategic priorities, institutional capabilities, and its whole-of-government approach to transformation.

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Through these engagements, CIG had the opportunity to learn more about Bhutan’s aspiration to build an Enlightened Entrepreneurial Bureaucracy by 2035 — a vision that emphasises high-impact leadership, innovation in public service delivery, and the cultivation of a high-performing civil service. This national ambition strongly aligns with CIG’s mission to work alongside governments in strengthening institutions and developing effective, strong public leaders.

CIG looks forward to continuing our collaboration and contributing to Bhutan’s journey in strengthening its public sector and nurturing the next generation of public sector leaders.

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About the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) is a constitutional body dedicated to fostering a high-performing, merit-based, and apolitical civil service in Bhutan. Established in 1982 and enshrined in the Constitution in 2008, the RCSC aims to promote good governance through effective human resource management. Its mission focuses on embedding intelligence, innovation, and integrity within the civil service, developing high-impact leadership, and cultivating entrepreneurial professionals to deliver transformative policies and sustainable solutions.

For more news and information, visit https://www.rcsc.gov.bt.

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About the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore. We believe in a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service. Trust and effective governance serve as a strong foundation for national development and prosperity. CIG supports governments in building government talent, leadership and public service capabilities through technical projects, training programmes, a proprietary index that measures government effectiveness, and knowledge products. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests.

For more news and information, visit https://www.chandlerinstitute.org or follow CIG on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @ChandlerINST

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For media clarifications, please contact:

Ang Elene (Ms)
Executive (Government Projects and Partnerships)
Chandler Institute of Governance
Email: elene.ang@chandlerinstitue.org