AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBhutan’s GNH push goes global: A Thimphu workshop explored creating an international alliance to measure and govern development around well-being, building on UN moves to go beyond GDP. Digital identity and public services: Bhutan’s National Digital Identity Act 2023 is framed as a foundation for a secure, inclusive identity infrastructure that can power services with trust and interoperability. RUB admission crackdown: The Royal University of Bhutan will tighten rules from next year, adding financial penalties to curb students who accept places and then withdraw, leaving seats unused. Crowdfunding firm goes missing: RSEBL says it cannot contact Himalayan Food, after the company raised nearly Nu 4.5 million through an equity crowdfunding platform years ago. Climate stress at home: Bhutan’s Glacier Inventory 2026 reports the loss of 27 glaciers in nine years, raising concerns for water security and glacial lake outburst flood risks. Tourism and food culture: Phuentshogling is promoting authentic Bhutanese vegetarian cuisine beyond ema datshi through chef training and a new cookbook. Regional context: Nepal reported 1.2 million foreign tourist arrivals in FY 2082/83, with India as the top source market.
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