Sukces Królestwa Bhutanu w czasach pandemii – przykład świadomego działania czy przypadku?

The Success of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Times of the Pandemic – An Example of Conscious Action or Chance?

The article addresses the fight of the Kingdom of Bhutan against the coronavirus pandemic from the beginning of 2020 to the end of September 2020 and answers the title question. Stages of the spread of the disease during the period indicated in the title are presented, as well as the accompanying actions of the public authorities whose task was, among others, to minimize its effects. Particular attention was paid to the king – his activity, including social media, image and the content of his public speeches. Economic solutions designed to counteract the crisis and support citizens in the difficult situation are also presented.

Успех Королевства Бутан во время пандемии – пример преднамеренного действия или случайности?

В статье рассматривается борьба Королевства Бутан с пандемией ко- ронавируса с начала 2020 года до конца сентября. Она также пытается ответить на вопрос, поставленный в заголовке. В статье представлены этапы распространения болезни в указанный период и сопутствующие им действия государственных органов, задачей которых было миними- зировать последствия. Пристальное внимание было уделено королю – его деятельности, в том числе в социальных сетях, имиджу и содер- жанию публичных выступлений. Представлены также экономические решения, направленные на противодействие кризису и поддержку граждан, оказавшихся в сложной ситуации.

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