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The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is steadily progressing along its path of economic growth. In the coming months, the Government of Bhutan will announce a slew of initiatives, amongst them a new FDI policy. The vision of the leadership in Bhutan is to enable business partnerships, while ensuring that the country continues to maintain its pole position when it comes to sustainability and carbon neutrality. Therefore, in order to take the first mover advantage, this Mission comes at a perfect time for Swiss and Liechtenstein businesses.
Over decades, many joint projects in infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, health and education have been built up together. In order to further solidify this relationship, Switzerland established a Consulate in Thimphu on 1st August 2018. Soon after, the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Business Hub India, organized the first ever delegation of Swiss companies to Bhutan. As the country enters the next crucial phase of its economic growth, Bhutan is eager to expand and deepen its economic cooperation with Switzerland.
This business mission, Back to Business for a Sustainable Future, is being led by Dr. Ralf Heckner, the Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan. Together with the Swiss Business Hub India, Society Switzerland Bhutan, Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce - we are pleased to invite Swiss businesses, academic and research institutions, as well as organizations which are enthusiastic about contributing to the development of our sustainable economic futures. Swiss companies active in India, as well as in the region, are particularly well placed to take the location advantage.
Decarbonization: cleantech, renewable energy, carbon credit trading, waste to energy, circular economy, forest management Transportation Infra: tunneling, infrastructure protection Healthcare: pharma, laboratory infrastructure, diagnostic equipment Energy: hydro power (micro and mini), solar, green mining technology, geospatial mapping, green hydrogen, pump and turbine technology Agriculture: Supply chain optimization for agri produce, raw material for flavors and fragrances, food safety and certification BFSI and IT: reinsurance, software development, digitization, fintech
Intro
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| Organizer | Switzerland Global Enterprise / Society Switzerland Bhutan, Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce |
| Event language |
English |
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Thimphu |
| Cost of participating | CHF 1'300.00 for Non Members CHF 1'200.00 for S-GE Silver Members CHF 1'100.00 for S-GE Gold Member as well as Members of SICC/Society Switzerland-Bhutan/Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce |
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Fee
Fee includes the following
- Organization of the mission including setting up of all meetings and visits
- Providing support before and during the mission
- Setting up 1:1 meetings as requested by participating Swiss and Liechtenstein companies
- Logistical support with booking of travel and stay arrangements. Fee also covers the following costs:
- 3 nights stay in a 5 star hotel, including breakfast and Wi-Fi
- All airport transfers and transport in the city
- All lunches and dinners
Fee excludes the following
- International flights to and from Bhutan
- Out of pocket expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
- On best effort basis, support with Bhutan Visa will be provided
Program
Programme Outline (indicative)
July 31 - Monday
- Arrival in Bhutan
- Half day programme including briefings on the following topics:
- Key growth sectors and collaboration opportunities
- Policy and regulatory framework
- Swiss company testimonials about doing business in Bhutan
August 01 - Tuesday
- Meetings with officials and representatives of the Government of Bhutan covering topics such as industry, start-ups, infrastructure, transport, agriculture, energy, skill development, digitalization, sustainability, financial services and IT
- Swiss National Day event
August 02 - Wednesday
- B2B networking event with the private sector and start-ups in Bhutan
- 1:1 tailor made meetings and visits as per requests made by participating Swiss companies and organizations
- Local site seeing
August 03 - Thursday
- Debriefing and next steps
- Departure from Bhutan
Event partners
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