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.
In the Spotlight
Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet
Bhutan became a member of ADB in 1982. To date, ADB has committed 205 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $1.2 billion to Bhutan.
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
ADB has approved a $30 million loan to improve Bhutan’s technical and vocational education and training system and enhance the skills and employability of its youth.
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.
Bhutan Facts
ADB's Work in Bhutan
Bhutan became a member of ADB in 1982. To date, ADB has committed 205 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $1.2 billion to Bhutan. Cumulative loan and grant disbursements to Bhutan amount to $875.64 million.
ADB is supporting the government’s efforts to put the country back on its strong prepandemic growth path. Despite challenges, including lockdowns and travel restrictions until mid-June 2022, four loans and four grants totaling $90.61 million were committed in 2022.
Data: Bhutan
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for Bhutan, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
ADB Projects in Bhutan View all projects
Featured
The Health Sector Development Program, supported by the ADF facility and additional ADF grant funding for a total of $20 million, is improving primary health care delivery and information systems in Bhutan.
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Proposed
- Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund
- Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Fund
- Asian Clean Energy Fund
- Asian Development Fund
- Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia
- Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia II
- Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility
- Clean Energy Fund
- Climate Change Fund
- Climate Innovation and Development Fund
- Financial Sector Development Partnership Special Fund
- Global Environment Facility
- Green Climate Fund
- High-Level Technology Fund
- Investment Climate Facilitation Fund
- Ireland Trust Fund for Building Climate Change and Disaster Resilience in Small Island Developing States
- Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology
- Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
- Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism
- Japan Special Fund
- Netherlands Trust Fund under the Water Financing Partnership Facility
- Project Preparation and Implementation Support Trust Fund
- Regional Cooperation and Integration Financing Partnership Facility
- Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund
- Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund
- Technical Assistance Special Fund
- Water Financing Partnership Facility
What's New
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and Bhutan: Fact Sheet
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Assessment of Changes in Secondary School Learning Outcomes in Post-COVID-19 Bhutan
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| News Releases, News Release
ADB Supports Development of Technical and Vocational Education in Bhutan
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| Publications, Guides
Framework for Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in the Asian Development Bank’s South Asia Operations
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Developing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategies for Sector Agencies in South Asia: A Guidance Note
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| Infographic
Sustainable Transport Connectivity in South Asia
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Linguistic Diversity, School Language of Instruction Policy, and Learning Outcomes across Asia and the Pacific
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| Publications, Papers and Briefs
Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project
Contact: Bhutan Resident Mission (BHRM)
2nd Floor, Royal Textile Academy Building Norzin Lam, Chhubachhu, Thimphu - 11001
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Fax +880 2 9117925 to 26
Bhutan Resident Mission (BHRM) provides support to ADB Headquarters in:
- country programming
- project processing
- project administration
- tripartite portfolio review meeting
BHRM is also responsible for strengthening:
- relations with the government, civil society, and the private sector
- policy dialogue
- country reporting
- aid and development partner coordination
- external relations and information dissemination
BHRM will be closed on these dates:
- Winter Solstice: January 2 (Monday)
- Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King: February 21 (Tuesday)
- New Year (Losar): February 22 (Wednesday)
- Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche: June 28 (Wednesday)
- The First Sermon of Lord Buddha: July 21 (Friday)
- Thimphu Drupchen Dromchoe: September 20 (Wednesday)
- Thimphu Tshechu: September 25, 26 (Monday, Tuesday)
- Dashian Festival: October 24 (Tuesday)
- Coronation of His Majesty the King: November 1 (Wednesday)
Last updated: 13 December 2022