The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay was called on by Mr. Wolfgang Hafenmayer, Managing Director of LGT Venture Philanthropy and Co-Head of Asia Pacific, Ms. Raya Papp at the Gyalyong Tshogkhang on 5th May 2014.
Mr. Hafenmayer and Ms. Papp were also accompanied by Mr. Michael E. Barth, founder of The King’s Challenge during their meeting with Lyonchhen
this morning Lyonchhen and Mr. Hafenmayer communicated
on subject matters such as enhancing renewable energy resource use, improving
agricultural productivity, commercializing farms, producing and marketing
organic farm produce through international niche markets, promoting electric vehicles, telemedicine and making high-end tourism a sustainable business in Bhutan among others.
Lyonchhen asserted that no area is either too big or too small to collaborate and work together. Lyonchhen also inquired about the possibilities of developing indigenous electric vehicles in partnership with global electric car manufacturers and setting up data centers in Bhutan.
LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is an impact investor
supporting organizations with outstanding social and environmental impact. LGT VP, in six continents strives to increase the sustainable quality of life of less advantaged people by inspiring clients for active philanthropy, providing individualized philanthropic advice and investment implementation. LGT VP has a broad range of clients benefiting from the experience, systems, processes and networks built by implementing the philanthropic engagement of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein/ LGT Group.
