Civil Society Organizations Authority

Bhutan Civil Society Accountability Standards

Accountability rank

Published accountability scores, highest first. Previous years remain available.

Assessment year
FY 2022-23
Ranking48 organisations in this ranking. Equal scores share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
Rank Organisation Registration number Score
25 Bhutan Association of Women Entrepreneurs CSOA/PBO-04 36%
27 GNH Centre Bhutan CSOA/PBO-24 34%
28 Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators CSOA/MBO-02 30%
28 Disabled People's Organization of Bhutan CSOA/PBO-09 30%
28 SAARC Business Association of Home Based Workers CSOA/PBO-18 30%
28 Tarayana Foundation CSOA/PBO-08 30%
32 Bhutan Cancer Society CSOA/PBO-37 28%
33 Bhutan Toilet Organization CSOA/PBO-43 24%
33 Vast-Bhutan CSOA/MBO-07 24%
35 Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan CSOA/MBO-11 22%
36 Menjong Foundation CSOA/PBO-14 20%
36 Ogyen Choling Foundation CSOA/PBO-29 20%
38 Clean Bhutan CSOA/PBO-33 14%
38 Royal Society for Protection and Care of Animals CSOA/PBO-30 14%
40 Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy CSOA/PBO-01 0%
40 Bhutan Media Foundation CSOA/PBO-36 0%
40 Construction Association of Bhutan CSOA/PBO-21 0%
40 Draktsho Vocational Training Centre for Special Children and youth CSOA/PBO-09 0%
40 Evaluation Association Of Bhutan CSOA/MBO-06 0%
40 Gyalyum Charitable Trust CSOA/PBO-38 0%
40 Handicrafts Association of Bhutan CSOA/MBO-04 0%
40 Journalists Association of Bhutan CSOA/MBO-12 0%
40 Lhomon Society CSOA/PBO-17 0%

About the assessment

FY 2022-23, published 8 October 2026

Background

BCAS 2023 is a collaborative document co-designed by the CSO Authority and Anti-corruption Commission. The formulation began as a mitigation measure to ensure the registered CSOs in Bhutan are aware of the existing legislations relevant to the CSO sector. The framework therefore is customized specifically catering to CSOs' governance requirements in alignment with the existing legislations to promote the credibility of the sector.

Objectives

  • To ensure CSOs awareness on the legal compliances.
  • To enhance and strengthen CSOs internal governance.
  • To promote accountability, transparency and Integrity measures within the CSOs.

Assessment

The implementation assessment of BCAS is conducted annually by the CSOA via robust and transparent assessment procedures. This is to ensure regular compliance to all the relevant regulations.