AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJobs and Productivity: The World Bank says South Asia must create more productive work as millions of young people enter the workforce each year. Agriculture employs over 40% of workers in the region, including nearly half in Bhutan. Hydropower: Druk Hydro Energy has awarded Voith Hydro the equipment contract for the 90MW Jomori project in Samdrup Jongkhar, adding to Bhutan’s renewable generation pipeline. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Bhutan’s economy to grow 7% in 2026, but warns inflation and the current-account deficit will rise. Development Funding: India has handed over Nu 2.90 billion for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, supporting projects across sectors including agriculture, infrastructure and renewable energy. Business Finance: The government and the RMA will review banks’ extra lending margins, aiming to ease borrowing costs for SMEs and other businesses. Energy Transition: Electricity supply and industrial use are rising, but so are petrol and diesel imports—leaving Bhutan reliant on imported fuel despite its hydropower strength. Highland Livelihoods: A new Dagala initiative will build a solar-powered milk-processing facility and support yak dairy production and local incomes.
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