The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) successfully convened its Annual Work Plan Finalisation and Endorsement Meeting on July 10 in Thimphu for further approval by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development.
The meeting brought together BQPCA officials including officials from its five Council – the Engineering Professionals Council, Higher Education Quality Council, Medical and Health Professionals Council, Teaching Professionals Council, and TVET Quality Council to review and endorse their respective Annual Work Plans for FY 2026-2027.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Ugyen Tshewang, Director of BQPCA, highlighted the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, accountability, and innovation in advancing BQPCA’s mandate. He urged the Councils to align their plans and activities with Bhutan Vision 2040, the National Education Policy 2024, and the priorities of the 13th Five-Year Plan.
Each Council presented its key priorities and planned activities for the coming financial year. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, identifying cross-cutting priorities, and enhancing implementation effectiveness across the Authority.
A key highlight of the meeting was a presentation by GovTech and the Ministry’s ICTD on the BQPCA Digital System, demonstrating how digital transformation will improve the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of BQPCA’s services.
The meeting concluded with the endorsement of the Annual Work Plans for FY 2026–2027, reaffirming BQPCA’s commitment to quality, integrity, and excellence in developing a competent, ethical, and future-ready workforce for Bhutan.
