AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBhutan Agriculture & Jobs: Bhutan’s hazelnut push is gaining traction as a high-value crop for steep, hard-to-plough farms, with Mountain Hazelnuts’ long-running model helping subsistence farmers move toward steadier income. Tourism Policy: Bhutan is set to decide next week on the future of its 50% concession on the USD 100 Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), a key lever for balancing visitor growth with the fee’s purpose. Border Economy: The government says border towns can’t “win” by racing to the bottom on prices against India, pointing to scale and supply-chain realities. Infrastructure & Land: The Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges Project will require acquisition of about 4,670 decimals, affecting 223 land plots and 69 structures, with compensation still being finalised. Finance & Fraud: Thimphu Police report 25 online banking fraud cases in 12 days, with losses around Nu 2 million. Climate Resilience Funding: The Green Climate Fund approved USD 22m to strengthen Bhutan’s flood early-warning systems across major river basins. Private Sector Role: Industry Minister Namgyal Dorji stresses that economic transformation needs more private-sector responsibility, investment and compliance—not just government reforms.
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