AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBhutan’s New Growth Metric: Bhutan became the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) nationally, valuing ecosystem services at about US$6.2bn for 2024 and positioning it alongside GDP and Gross National Happiness. Parliament-to-Policy Push: Bhutan and EU parliamentarians met in Bhutan to discuss climate resilience, renewable energy, education and digital transformation, with emphasis on adaptation finance and resilient infrastructure. Trade Logistics Upgrade: Bhutan’s Mega Dry Port in Pasakha is completed and set to begin operations, aiming to centralize customs and clearance agencies, cut pressure on Phuentshogling, and handle up to 100 truckloads a day. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Nepal hosted “Sagarmatha to the Sea” at the UN with Bhutan as co-host, calling for integrated action from mountains to oceans and highlighting shared climate risks. ICT Industry Bottlenecks: A report flags skills, financing and red tape as key hurdles slowing Bhutan’s ICT sector from policy ambition to real delivery.
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