AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIMF & LDC Graduation Lessons: IMF says Bhutan’s LDC graduation (2023) and other recent graduates haven’t shown automatic growth boosts, urging countries to plan for changing drivers rather than assume the past will repeat. Women in Agriculture & Energy: In Punakha, a solar-powered lift irrigation project under WERELIS is putting women operators at the centre, cutting hours of manual water hauling. Bhutan Growth Outlook: ADB projects Bhutan growth accelerating to 7.2% in 2027, with industry leading (electricity-driven) while agriculture stays weather-vulnerable. Gelephu Infrastructure Push: GMCA awarded the Gelephu International Airport airfield construction contract as earthworks near completion, while the Gelephu flood protection project is handed over to support safe expansion. Tourism & Hospitality: Seven Bhutan hotels will represent the country at the South Asian Travel Awards, aiming to raise service standards and visibility. Cordyceps Market Strain: Cordyceps auction 2026 saw 75.7% withdrawn after low bids, even as the sold quantity’s value rose to Nu 162.5m. Innovation & Business Readiness: Bhutan ranked 74th in the Global Innovation Index 2026, with officials focused on turning strengths like low-carbon energy and filmmaking into real business output. Health Ecosystem Deal: Druk Holding & Investments partnered with Tower Council Foundation to build a generational health research and innovation platform in Bhutan.
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