Bhutan

Inclusive Growth through Better Governance and Partnerships

Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is strong, but growth alone is not enough for the region to succeed in an era of global change, ADB's President said in his annual address to the Board of Governors. Read More

Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

A global slowdown can have spillover effects on Asia's economies. How can the region rebalance, diversify and ensure everyone benefits from the boom? Read More

ADB Secures $12.4 Billion for Asian Development Fund

The funds will help improve the lives of millions of Asia's poorest through inclusive, sustainable growth. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

Weak global demand will weigh on developing Asia in 2012, but growth rates in most economies remain robust and should rise in 2013, says the Asian Development Outlook 2012 report. Read More

Overview

Although Bhutan has maintained impressive economic growth and made commendable progress toward the Millennium Development Goals, it is still challenged by a narrow economic base, low employment elasticity in the hydropower sector, inadequate involvement of the private sector in economic development, administrative limitations on the expansion of the private sector, and a rapidly growing number of educated but unemployed youth.

The country partnership strategy, which guides ADB’s operations in Bhutan, focuses on transport, energy, urban sector development, and finance and private sector development.