ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Bhutan and ADB
ADB’s country partnership strategy for Bhutan, 2019–2023 supports efforts to diversify the economy, catalyze private sector growth, improve connectivity, build climate-resilient infrastructure, and strengthen human capital.
Translations in Dzongkha
Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet (Dzongkha)
ADB helps expand economic opportunities in Bhutan by supporting infrastructure development, particularly in the energy, transport, water, and urban sectors; trade facilitation; and the development of the finance sector.Education and Skills Development Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated March 2018 is provided for the ADB project 50296-001 in Bhutan.Skills Training and Education Pathways Upgradation Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated December 2017 is provided for the ADB project 50296-002 in Bhutan.Preparing the Health Sector Development Program: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated August 2017 is provided for the ADB project 51141-001 in Bhutan.Health Sector Development Program: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
This project aims to help enhance Bhutan's health system's overall performance. It is aligned with priorities in the National Health Policy of the Ministry of Health and will support the implementation of the upcoming Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2018–2022). This document dated August 2017 is provided for the ADB project 51141-002 in Bhutan.Secondary Towns Urban Development Project (Formerly Improved Urban Environmental Infrastructure Project): Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated December 2016 is provided for the ADB project 42229-016 in Bhutan.Thimphu Road Improvement Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated September 2017 is provided for the ADB project 44240-014 in Bhutan.Amochhu Land Development and Township Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated July 2017 is provided for the ADB project 50165-002 in Bhutan.South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated September 2015 is provided for the ADB project 47284-001 in Bhutan.Strengthening Economic Management Program II : Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation)
ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 requires the translation of the project data sheet (PDS) for all loan, grant, and project preparatory technical assistance projects with concept papers approved after 2 April 2012. PDSs are translated into relevant national language(s) at key project milestones to ensure that relevant project information is provided to affected people and other interested stakeholders. This document dated June 2015 is provided for the ADB project 46371-002 in Bhutan.
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Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet
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Assessment of Changes in Secondary School Learning Outcomes in Post-COVID-19 Bhutan
Bhutan’s schools maintained their relatively strong performance during the pandemic as access to remote learning, the opening of boarding facilities, and moves to prioritize education for secondary school pupils prevented performance gaps widening.
ADB Supports Development of Technical and Vocational Education in Bhutan
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Framework for Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in the Asian Development Bank’s South Asia Operations
This framework outlines how to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into ADB’s operations in South Asia to help close the gender gap, combat exclusion, and bolster equitable economic growth.