Dear Member, Dear Friend of SACC,
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is steadily progressing along its path of economic growth.In the coming months, the Government of Bhutan will announce a slew of initiatives, amongst them a new FDI policy. The vision of the leadership in Bhutan is to enable business partnerships, while ensuring that the country continues to maintain its pole position when it comes to sustainability and carbon neutrality. Therefore, in order to take the first mover advantage, this Mission comes at a perfect time for Swiss and Liechtenstein businesses.
Over decades, many joint projects in infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, health and education have been built up together. In order to further solidify this relationship, Switzerland established a Consulate in Thimphu on 1st August 2018. Soon after, the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Business Hub India, organized the first ever delegation of Swiss companies to Bhutan. As the country enters the next crucial phase of its economic growth, Bhutan is eager to expand and deepen its economic cooperation with Switzerland.
This business mission, Back to Business for a Sustainable Future, is being led by Dr. Ralf Heckner, the Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan.
ogether with the Swiss Business Hub India, Society Switzerland Bhutan, Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss Indian Chamber of Commerce – we are pleased to invite Swiss businesses, academic and research institutions, as well as organizations which are enthusiastic about contributing to the development of our sustainable economic futures.
Swiss companies active in India and Switzerland, as well as in the region, are particularly well placed to take the location advantage.
Decarbonization:
cleantech, renewable energy, carbon credit trading, waste to energy, circular economy, forest management
Transportation Infra:
cable cars, tunnelling, railways, logistics
Healthcare:
pharma, laboratory infrastructure, diagnostic equipment
Energy:
hydro power (micro and mini), solar, green mining technology, geospatial mapping, green hydrogen, pump and turbine technology
Agriculture:
supply chain optimization for agri produce, raw material for flavors and fragrances, food safety and certification
BFSI and IT:
reinsurance, software development, digitization, fintech
Information:
Date: Fact Finding Mission July 31, 2023 – August 03, 2023
Organizers: S-GE, Swiss Business Hub Mumbai, SACC, SICC and the Society Switzerland Bhutan
Language: English
Place: Thimphu, Bhutan
Costs: Fact Finding Mission package for SACC, SICC, Society Switzerland Bhutan and S-GE Gold – Member CHF 1’100.00
for Non-members CHF 1’300.00
Fee includes the following (Prices excl. VAT):
Organization of the mission including setting up of all meetings and visits
Providing support before and during the mission
Setting up 1:1 meetings as requested by participating Swiss companies
Logistical support with booking of travel and stay arrangements.
Fee also covers the following costs:
3 nights stay in a 5 star hotel, including breakfast and Wi-Fi
All airport transfers and transport in the city
All lunches and dinners
Fee excludes the following:
International flights to and from Bhutan
Out of pocket expenses
Travel and medical insurance
On best effort basis, support with Bhutan Visa will be provided
Airline ticket from Zurich to Delhi or Kathmandu:
SACC can offer special fare rates with Emirates airline please contact:
bmoeckli-schneider@chambersservices.ch
Registration: Deadline 10 July 2023
Program: Please kindly click on the link below for the program, your kind registration and other detailed information on the S-GE Website as follows:
We are looking forward to your kind participation to this most interesting Fact Finding Mission.
