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How should Bhutan benefit from the EU's new energy cooperation?

At a sub-regional level, Bhutan should benefit from the EU's new engagement on energy connectivity, facilitating cross-border electricity trade with India and extending to Bangladesh. Enhance monitoring and oversight mechanisms.

Is Bhutan a developing country?

With a population slightly below 778,000, Bhutan successfully transitioned from Least Developed Country status as of December 2023. The European Union is committed to assisting Bhutan in achieving sustainable and inclusive development, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the Global Gateway Strategy, and the EU Indo-Pacific Strategy.

What is Bhutan's new budget support programme?

The newly introduced budget support programme on strengthening inclusive local governance and decentralisation in Bhutan (EUR 8.3 million, including EUR 1.3 million allocated for technical assistance, 2023-2027) is designed to bolster the capacity of local government, advance decentralisation, and fortify social accountability mechanisms.

What is EU support for civil society organisations in Bhutan?

EU support for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Bhutan, which concluded in December 2022, consisted in 61 sub-granted projects that reached 200,000 direct beneficiaries, 53% of whom were women, representing approximately 26% of the country's population.

Is Bhutan a Sustainable Agrifood system intelligence (Sasi) country?

Bhutan has been selected as one of the five pilot countries for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Intelligence (SASI) Initiatives. Additionally, Bhutan benefits from the IFC-EU Partnership for Accelerating Climate-Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS) programme, with a funding of EUR 18 million.

Is Bhutan a 'Least Developed Country'?

EU Delegation to India and Bhutan With a population slightly below 778,000, Bhutan successfully transitioned from Least Developed Country status as of December 2023.