Transforming education in Bhutan

Bhutan Partnership Compact identifies early learning as its priority reform area towards system transformation. The priority is aligned to the 13th Five Year Plan (2024-2029) of the Royal Government of Bhutan.

The priority was identified by the local education group. It recognizes the potential that investing in that education level can create a virtuous cycle of learning within the whole education system in Bhutan.

The decision was based on international evidence and on impact of ongoing interventions in the country. At the same time, as Bhutan's local education group identified the priority, it recognized the little progress that has been made to date on that education level.

Result story

Why gender and education are critical levers for Bhutan’s climate goals

Bhutan is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change that are affecting many sectors including education. With women and girls facing higher risks, the country is working to reinforce the inter-sectoral collaboration between the 3 areas of climate, gender and education.

Key data

42%

of children start learning one year before entering primary school

100%

of primary teachers have the minimum required qualifications

22%

of government expenditure on education

Grants

(data as of December 12, 2024)

 
  • Type: System transformation

    Years: 2024 - 2028

    Allocation: US$5,000,000

    Utilization: US$1,391,849

    Grant agent: Save the Children US

  • Type: System capacity

    Years: 2024 - 2026

    Allocation: US$1,000,000

    Utilization: US$61,835

    Grant agent: UNICEF

  • Type: Multiplier

    Years: 2023 - 2026

    Allocation: US$3,300,000

    Utilization: US$829,811

    Grant agent: WB

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