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Youth entrepreneurship gains momentum but growth-stage gaps persist

Jan 21, 2026 2 mins read
Youth entrepreneurship gains momentum but growth-stage gaps persist

Interest in entrepreneurship among Bhutanese youth is rising sharply, but most young-led businesses remain small, short-lived, and necessity-driven, according to a new assessment of the country’s youth entrepreneurship landscape.

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