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The World Bank In Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan is considered a development success story, with decreasing poverty and improvements in human development indicators. The Bank's engagement in Bhutan is aimed at supporting the government's goal of Gross National Happiness.

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PANDEMIC RESPONSE

World Bank in Bhutan and COVID-19

Our fast-track $5 million support will help Bhutan respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness.

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Managing Climate and Disasters Risks

Bhutan and the World Bank sign a $14.8 million project to help manage climate and disasters risks, including disease outbreaks.

Consultations

Our Engagement Dialogue in Bhutan

The World Bank Group has planned consultations across Bhutan with key stakeholders to inform its 2020-24 strategy.

Bhutan At-A-Glance

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, mountainous, landlocked country in South Asia, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by India and China. Bhutan is home to a population of about 770,000 spread over approximately 38,394 square kilometers, with about 71 percent of its land under forest cover.

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Data

Bhutan Development Update

Bhutan’s economy has been severely affected by Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and the subsequent border closure to contain a domestic outbreak of the pandemic.

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