Bhutan and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Biodiversity Baseline Assessment: Phipsoo Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan
This biodiversity baseline assessment was conducted in 2014−2015 at the Phipsoo Wildlife Sanctuary in southern Bhutan. Inventory and sampling of tree, avian, mammal, and fish species was accomplished in three areas. Grassland conditions and illegal tree harvesting were quantified. Download report
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ADB Vice-President Zhang Leads Inauguration of New Office in Bhutan
ADB Vice-President Mr. Wencai Zhang today, together with the Bhutan Prime Minister Mr. Tshering Tobgay and Finance Minister and ADB Governor Mr. Namgay Dorji joined an inauguration ceremony of a new ADB office in Thimphu, hailing the move as a significant moment in the ADB-Bhutan partnership.
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Land Pooling Provides Solution for Sustainable Expansion of Bhutan's Capital City
In Bhutan, residents of Thimphu voluntarily contributed parcels of land to allow for the planned, sustainable expansion of the city. This innovative approach has now become a model for urban expansion and growth across the country.
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ADB Education Assistance Works: Just Ask Bhutanese Student Kinley Pem
Bhutan's partnership with ADB has helped drive its careful, tradition-focused development strategy.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country that banks on the generation of hydropower to boost its economy. Hydropower contributes about a fifth of the gross domestic product.
Bhutan has achieved exceptional economic growth over the past 3 decades. Significant achievements in social development have also been made in recent years, with the number of poor approximately halved between 2007 and 2012. However, the challenge remains for Bhutan to expand its economic base and make its growth more inclusive, especially for unemployed youth and women.
Under the country partnership strategy, 2014–2018, ADB assists the government in achieving self-reliance and inclusive and green socioeconomic development, as well as enhance cooperation with its neighbors.
Bhutan is a member of the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program.
Latest
Welcome Remarks at the Training Workshop on Economic Analysis of Investment Projects - Bambang Susantono
Welcome remarks by Bambang Susantono, ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development for the Training Workshop on Economic Analysis of Investment Projects on 26–28 February 2019, in Thimphu, BhutanKeynote Remarks at the Workshop on Sustainable Access to Clean Energy for Hindu Kush Himalaya - Bambang Susantono
Keynote speech by Bambang Susantono, ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development for the Workshop on Sustainable Access to Clean Energy for Hindu Kush Himalaya on 25-26 February 2019, in Thimphu, Bhutan
ADB Joins Partnership to Promote Women in South Asia Energy Industry
ADB is partnering in a new professional network launched today in Kathmandu to promote more female practitioners in South Asia’s energy and power sector.
Projects in Bhutan
Approved/Active
- Developing Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Approaches, Methodologies, and Controls (Subproject B)
- Sustaining Climate and Disaster Risk Resilient and Low Carbon Development in South Asia
- Asian Development Outlook 2019–2021
- Promoting Investments and Economic Growth in Central and West Asia, East Asia, and South Asia Subregions
- Health Sector Development Program
