Detailed Study on Productivity Assessment in Wood and Agro Based Industries.
Although industrial development started late in the country, there has been a gradual progress both in terms of size, number and there is high speculation that these two sectors have potential for growth given the multi-micro climate and forest cover. However, there are no sector focused empirical data and studies to substantiate the growth potential in these sectors. This study therefore aimed to comprehensively study and compare the productivity level in these sectors against regional and international benchmarks and further identify the issues that constrain growth.
Following were the major scope of the assignment:
• Provide a broad outlook of wood and agro-based sectors in Bhutan;
• Design appropriate information gathering tools such as survey questionnaire, interview questions etc. necessary to collect the required information, collect and analyze the information from enterprises
• Carry out productivity assessment at the enterprise, sub-sector, and sector levels and compare against productivity level in the region – India, Bangladesh & Nepal as well as with other countries
• Carry out comprehensive review of the policy and regulatory environment governing the sectors
• Assess the potential for backward and forward linkages (value chain & supply chain analysis) in the sub-sectors
• Draw up an Action Plan with agencies identified for implementation
Investment Opportunities Study in Bhutan
Towards promoting industrial development, relevant policies have been realigned and specific programs such as CSI Flagship development program and development of business infrastructure are being taken up. To complement the various programs that are being undertaken to foster economic diversification, the current study was proposed to take stock of the resources, assess business potential and identify project ideas to stimulate investment in the country.
Following were the major scope of the assignment:
• Survey and undertake a baseline study on the overall operating industries as of March 2020.
• Analyse existing status of industrial activities under different classification (Production and Manufacturing (PAM) and Service) and sub-classification (Agro, forest, mineral, others)
• Study and draw up an inventory of available domestic resources (Eg. mineral, agro/food, wood etc.)
• Study the level of commercial utilization of available resources, both in terms of processing by domestic industries and sales in primary form.
• Assess the adequacy of surplus resources available for processing and investment.
• Study and assess the service activities and scope for investment opportunities in different parts of the country.
• Based on the above analysis identify:
Potential manufacturing industries
Potential service industries
• Provide policy and other recommendations viewed necessary to stimulate and foster investment in the country. Potential manufacturing industries