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Yeshey Zimba
ModernPoliticianBhutan1952 — ?
Two-time Bhutanese PM, finance specialist.
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Quick Facts
Born
1952
Country
Bhutan
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)31
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)49
Legacy (20%)41
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score52.6
Yeshey Zimba — Complete Timeline
1998 AD
Appointed as Minister of FinancePolitical Action
Yeshey Zimba was appointed Minister of Finance of Bhutan in 1998. He managed the national budget and oversaw economic reforms, including the introduction of a value-added tax and fiscal discipline.
FinanceEconomic Reform
Impact: nationalconstructive
2000 AD
First Term as Prime Minister of BhutanPolitical Action◆ Major
Yeshey Zimba served as Prime Minister of Bhutan from 2000 to 2001. His term focused on economic development and strengthening Bhutan's hydropower sector, including the Tala Hydroelectric Project.
Prime MinisterHydropower
Impact: nationalconstructive
2004 AD
Second Term as Prime Minister of BhutanPolitical Action◆ Major
Zimba served a second term as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2005. He continued economic reforms and oversaw the implementation of the 9th Five-Year Plan, focusing on poverty reduction and infrastructure.
Prime MinisterDevelopment
Impact: nationalconstructive
2005 AD
Negotiated Hydropower Agreements with IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major
As Finance Minister and PM, Zimba negotiated key hydropower agreements with India, including the Tala and Punatsangchhu projects. These deals provided Bhutan with significant revenue and energy exports.
HydropowerIndia-Bhutan Relations
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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