Agency: The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted a detailed proposal to the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, advocating for a formal and institutionalized role for the private sector in implementing the country’s 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP).
The proposal, supported by the Voice for Green Change Partnership (V4GCP) a project coordinated by the Handicrafts Association of Bhutan and funded by the European Union signals a strategic shift towards a more inclusive and partnership driven approach to national development.
At a press conference held on 18th July 2025, BCCI President Tandy Wangchuk highlighted the consultative process behind the proposal.
The chamber engaged with the Office of the Committee on Appointments and Staff Confirmation (OCASC), receiving critical recommendations, which informed further consultations with sector associations.
This collaborative process culminated in the development of structured policy inputs and business plans reflecting the private sector’s collective vision for the future.
Central to the BCCI’s proposal is the transition to a “government facilitated and private sector” economic model. The chamber envisions increasing private sector investment from the current 40 percent to 50 percent by 2029, and eventually to 60 percent by 2034.
