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Bhutan’s WTO path: Learning from the Global South

Bhutan’s decision to restart its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) comes at an important junction. Since graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2023, the country is entering a new phase of development, which requires stronger competitiveness, deeper global engagement and greater economic resilience. Yet Bhutan’s experience is not only about joining a global instituti