Bhutan

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UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

UNDP started its assistance programme in Bhutan in 1973, although its office was established only in 1979. In Bhutan, the foundation of UNDP's work is to ensure that progress is based on people - on their needs, their efforts and their rights... Read More

Success Story

Building a Better Future

The joint UNDP-Tarayana project resulted in better housing with proper sanitation facilities for 40 families. Before the project, these families lived in poorly maintained huts. In addition, over 50 villagers are now trained in basic carpentry, masonry, construction and livestock related skills. Read More...

Latest News

Towards an Energy Plus Approach for the Poor

[03-02-2012] The newly launched United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report based on case studies in Asia and the Pacific, calls for a set of "energy plus" services. The report titled 'Towards an Energy plus Approach for the Poor' talks about access to modern energy required for heating, cooking and electricity for the people from the lower income group. UNDP report confirms that there can be no development without energy, and that poverty cannot be addressed sustainably without paying due attention to energy services. The report adds that the poor need energy to get out of poverty, but energy alone is not enough. Read More...

2011 Human Development Report: Inequalities and environmental challenges threaten progress in Asia, Pacific

[28-11-2011] Environmental challenges fueled largely by rapid industrial development and deforestation sharpen inequalities within many countries and across Asia and the Pacific, and the region as a whole is by far the largest contributor to the global increase in greenhouse gas emissions in recent decades, even though East Asia's per capita emissions are still low, says the Report. Read More...

25 November 2011; International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

[28-11-2011] 25th of November is observed globally as the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women. It is a reminder to reaffirm our commitment towards eliminating violence against women and children. Read More...

Adoption of Ministerial Declaration, Climate Change Summit

[21-11-2011] The Himalayan nations of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal adopted a declaration on behalf of their Governments wherein a regional 'framework of cooperation' was agreed upon to build resilience and buffer the impacts of climate change as a common prerogative during the Climate Change Summit held in Thimphu. Read More...

2nd Public Environmental Expenditure Review (PEER) Report Launched in Bhutan

[15-11-2011] Bhutan launched its 2nd PEER report during the side event of the Regional Climate Summit. The report was launched by HRH Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchhuck at the high level forum with government officials, youth participants from the 4 countries (of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India & Nepal) and international delegates. Read More...