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Major financial sector reforms crucial to realising 13th Plan goals

ཟླ་༤ 14, 2025 3 mins read
Major financial sector reforms crucial to realising 13th Plan goals

Sweeping reforms in the financial sector are essential for the country to achieve the ambitious goals of its 13th Plan, say experts. According to Sonam Lhendup, Economics Officer at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Bhutan Resident Mission, financial deepening is critical to sustaining economic growth, reducing borrowing costs, and unlocking private sector potential.

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