Bhutan

Projects

Paddy field in Paro, Bhutan

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is actively engaged in supporting Bhutan's agricultural sector. Our projects address a range of areas, from building resilience against threats like African Swine Fever to promoting sustainable farming practices. Overall, FAO's projects in Bhutan and collaboration with stakeholders aim to improve food security, enhance livelihoods, and promote more robust agrifood systems.

EU - Technical Assistance for Agri-Food Systems (TAAS)

Project's full title EU - Technical Assistance for Agri-Food Systems (TAAS)
Start date 01/11/2023
End date 31/08/2027
Status Ongoing
Donor European Union
Recipient / Target Areas Bhutan
Budget USD 1 545 600
Project Code GCP /BHU/016/EC
Objective / Goal The overall objective is to reduce poverty by supporting the implementation of the RNR Sector's 12th Five Year Plan (FYP - 2018-2023) and 13th FYP (2023 to 2028). The specific objectives are to foster economic diversification and circularity of the RNR sector, sustainable management and conservation of natural resources, and enhanced food and nutrition security.
Partners
  • DMDF, Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
  • Technical Departments/ agencies under MoAL
  • Civil Society Organisations