Bhutan's Third Sector: Civil Society

Описание: The video provides a comprehensive overview of the nature and evolution of Civil Society (CS) in Bhutan, defining it as the non-profit "third sector" separate from the government and the profit-oriented private sector. Crucially, the Bhutanese definition is distinct from international norms, specifically excluding political parties, trade unions, and religious organizations from the CS ambit.
This sector is characterized by its core reliance on volunteerism and its mission to provide non-partisan social and humanitarian services where the state and market cannot reach. While traditional forms of community self-help mechanisms have long existed, the organized third sector began formally evolving in the 1970s. This growth, solidified by the CSO Act 2007, has been significantly accelerated and supported through the patronage of the Royal Family.