AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGross Ecosystem Product (GEP): Bhutan became the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product nationally, valuing ecosystem services at about US$6.2bn for 2024, announced by PM Tshering Tobgay during Climate Week and the Science Summit in New York. ICT Industry: Bhutan’s ICT sector still struggles with a gap between policy goals and real implementation, with skills, financing and red tape cited as key hurdles. Trade Logistics: Bhutan’s Mega Dry Port in Pasakha is completed and set to begin operations, aiming to streamline cargo clearance and reduce pressure on Phuentshogling. Entrepreneurship Push: Government targets at least two home-grown enterprises reaching USD 50m+ valuation by 2030, but finance and sector selection remain major challenges. Public Health Recognition: WHO highlights regional health gains, including Bhutan’s elimination of dog-mediated human rabies through a One Health approach. Sports: Paro taekwondo athlete Dorjee Yangkee heads to Japan for the Asian Games, balancing training with college studies. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Nepal’s UNGA push links Himalayan climate risks to global action, with events like “Sagarmatha to the Sea” co-hosted with Bhutan.
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