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4. ECONOMY
e Bhutanese economy is one of
the smallest in the world. And rather
than viewing its geographical size as a disadvantage, it has to be turned into
an advantage. Bhutan’s global brand as
a ‘happy’ and ‘organic’ country and the bastion of Buddhism and an environmental champion are positive attributes that can
Pledges:
be harnessed to drive our economy. In that sense, Bhutan has all the ingredients to become an economic powerhouse in the region. Despite being a poor country, Bhutan has to capitalize on its salient strengths and upli its economy by advocating the right policies.
We shall deliver an average growth rate of 10% in the next ve years.
We shall review the Economic Development Policy to make it more relevant to our emerging economic needs and challenges.
We shall establish 100 more medium and large industries in the next ve years.
We shall create around 35,000 more jobs in CSI, hydropower, mining, medium and large industries, and trading sectors in the next ve years.
We shall work towards 20% increase in export volume of 22 identi ed products having export potential.
We shall enhance promotion of Consumer Protection activities.
We shall promote Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
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4.1 The Five Jewels
More than 60% of the population is
still dependent on agriculture. On the revenue front, hydropower has triggered the economy for the past few decades. At the same time, tourism has grown
into a major industry. We must prioritize prime industries to play a pivotal role
in economic development. e PDP government has identi ed ve economic jewels that would trigger Bhutan’s growth, creating jobs and wealth for the people of
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY
UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.