BATIF 1.0 2024
BATIF 2024, convened by MoAL in collaboration with FAO and the European Union, successfully brought together over 250 participants, government officials, development partners, international corporations, state-owned enterprises, technical institutions, and domestic private sector actors. The Forum raised awareness of Bhutan’s investment opportunities, showcased high-potential value chains, and generated significant investor interest. It was reinforced by landmark policy reforms, including 100 percent foreign equity eligibility in agriculture, long-term land lease provisions, and targeted investment incentives.
BATIF 1.0
Our Flagship Program: BATIF 2024
The Bhutan AgriFood Trade Investment Forum (BATIF) 2024 will leverage opportunities for investment in Agrifood Systems in Bhutan. We will welcome over 200 participants from government, business and industry leaders, international organizations, development partners, civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, and social entrepreneurs focused on agri-food systems.
Economic Growth and Social Inclusion
We seek to identify key collaboration and dialogue to accelerate economic growth, ensure social inclusion through agricultural transformation, and sustainable management of Bhutan’s vast na tural resources in line with the Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda.
Investments and Partnerships
We seek investments and partnerships to identify opportunities to contribute to capacities and scaling of Bhutanese agri-food system ventures.
Engagement and Support
We seek to facilitate the efforts to engage with policymakers, investors, and development partners in mobilizing support and operationalizing national agricultural strategies and investment plans.
Critical Implementation
We seek to bring together national and local players, donors, international financial institutions, private enterprises, producer organizations, civil society organizations, and research in stitutions to accelerate critical means of implementation — technology, data and information, capacity development, funding, and financing — for identified products and programs.
Success Stories
Success Story sample4
Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
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Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
Success Story sample2
Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
Success Story sample
Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
Connecting Bhutan’s Agri-Food Potential to Global Opportunities
BATIF 2024 creates a platform for collaboration, investment, and innovation, showcasing Bhutan’s agricultural strengths while fostering partnerships that drive sustainable growth, strengthen markets, and enhance national food systems development.
