Bhutan 

SNV commenced operations in Bhutan in 1988. The strategic position and choices for our work are based upon the goals and strategies of the Royal Government of Bhutan, as expressed in its Five Year Plans. As with SNV programmes around the world, SNV Bhutan seeks to achieve impacts in two major areas:
 
Basic Services
with a focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Production, Income and Employment
with a focus on:
- Smallholder Cash Crops
- Non-timber Forest Products
- Pro-Poor Sustainable Tourism

 

 
   
   
 

News and Events 

SNV hosts Learning Event for Engineering Students
Rapid Response Engineering Challenge
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Visit Dutch Royals to Bhutan
SNV actively involved

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Facts & Figures 

  • Bhutan is one of ten global bio-diversity ‘hotspots’
  • 32% of the population live in poverty
  • SNV is one of the most respected development organisations in Bhutan
  • SNV advisors are working across all 20 districts of the country
  • 45 clients, 12 strategic partners
  • 35 full-time staff – 26 national, 9 international

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'We realised it's important to make our own contribution'. Ap Daw, Bhutan

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