Olaf J. de Groot
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Olaf J. de Groot
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Economist in the UN RCO for Bhutan. Previously with UN RCO for Yemen and Jamaica.
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The Global Disability Inclusion Report is out:

“Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right.”

Local contexts shape barriers and enablers.
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded discrimination and higher risks.
www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/resource/glo...
Global Disability Inclusion Report - Global Disability Summit
The Global Disability Inclusion Report: Accelerating Disability Inclusion in a Changing and Diverse World was developed specifically for the Global Disability Summit 2025. It provides an overview of h...
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April 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Congratulations to Mountain Hazelnuts on securing $7.9 m equity investment to expand climate-resilient agroforestry! This milestone underscores the power of sustainable investment in restoring degraded land, empowering smallholder farmers, and strengthening Bhutan’s green economy. shorturl.at/51WT5
Mountain Hazelnuts Secures Landmark International Investment, Strengthening Bhutan’s Sustainable Agriculture Sector
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March 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
This is why I like the Prime Minister!
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Join the #NDKaniMi Dance Challenge: Bhutan's Unstoppable National Day Spirit!
YouTube video by Bhutan Broadcasting Service
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December 11, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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Today, Bhutan took a significant step forward in advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The inaugural meeting of the Agenda Chikha Steering Committee reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building a society where every individual thrives with dignity and opportunity.
December 4, 2024 at 2:51 PM