AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBhutan’s Nature-to-Economy Push: Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) nationally, valuing ecosystem services at about US$6.2 billion for 2024, announced by PM Tshering Tobgay during Climate Week and the Science Summit 2026 in New York—positioned to complement GDP and put forests, rivers, soils and landscapes into national accounting. ICT Industry Bottlenecks: Bhutan’s ICT sector is still struggling despite policy and public-private efforts, with major hurdles flagged around skills, financing and red tape—highlighting the gap between digital ambitions and on-the-ground delivery. Trade Logistics Upgrade: Bhutan’s Mega Dry Port in Pasakha is completed and set to move into operations, aiming to streamline cargo clearance under one roof and reduce pressure on Phuentshogling. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Nepal used UNGA to press for climate justice, linking disasters like the Bhotekoshi “Himalayan tsunami” to global responsibility and calling for coordinated action across mountains to the sea. Digital Finance in the Region: Bangladesh Bank issued letters of intent for five digital banks, including DK Digital Bank backed by Bhutan’s DK Bank—an early step toward branchless banking after infrastructure and regulatory conditions are met.
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