AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHuman-Wildlife Coexistence: A new focus on human-wildlife conflict is shifting the conversation from “animals are invading” to the real drivers: land-use change, habitat fragmentation, and livelihoods pushing people and wildlife into closer contact—raising risks across South Asia, Africa, and beyond. Bhutan Energy & Growth: Bhutan and the World Bank have signed a USD 515m financing deal for the Dorjilung Hydropower Project, aiming to ease winter power shortages and boost clean electricity exports to India. Health Watch: With monsoon approaching, Bhutan is stepping up malaria prevention in southern border dzongkhags after a sharp rise in 2024 linked to outbreaks in Assam and West Bengal. Tourism Push: Bhutan’s inaugural Bhutan International Travel Mart is set for 11–13 June 2026 in Thimphu, designed to spotlight “high-value, low-volume” travel. Culture Spotlight: Sakteng’s Great Yeti Quest is underway, blending Brokpa folklore with eco-tourism and community-led visitor experiences.
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