AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBhutan’s Demographic Worry: Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told Parliament that continued outmigration and falling birth rates are Bhutan’s “greatest national risk,” even as GDP rises and financing gaps close. Digital Tax System Audit: A Royal Audit Authority special audit found major procurement and planning failures in BITS 1.0, including direct awards without open bidding, leading to large financial losses. Thimphu Earthquake Drill: A full-scale magnitude 7.5 simulation tested Thimphu’s disaster readiness, with mock rescues, evacuations and hospital procedures across multiple sites. Budget Signals: Bhutan expects domestic revenue to grow nearly 10% next fiscal year, with GST and higher dividends from state firms among key drivers. Parliament on MaX Reform: The National Assembly warned the RCSC could face legal action if it doesn’t reform the MaX performance system’s forced-ranking component. Education Support: 467 schools will get enhanced feeding and nutrition under the 2026–27 plan, including upgrades with “Green Kitchens.” Border Trade Bottlenecks: A BCCI review says Phuentsholing and Samtse businesses face 54 regulatory barriers, including licensing delays and GST-related challenges.
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