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Conference highlights missing links between research, industry, and government

Dec 05, 2025 3 mins read
Conference highlights missing links between research, industry, and government

Researchers, innovators, and policymakers highlighted the urgent need to strengthen collaboration among Bhutan’s research, innovation, and policy ecosystem during the opening session of the third Australian-Bhutan Research Conference on December 3.

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