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<p>The UK contributes to aid and assistance in Bhutan primarily through the EU. The
EU development programme for Bhutan from 2007-2013 was €14 million and focused on
support for renewable natural resources and enhancing good governance. The 2014-2020
programme is a €42 million package focused on strengthening civil society, supporting
local governance and developing sustainable rural livelihoods by enhancing food and
nutrition security and generating employment opportunities. <br><br>There was no bilateral
spend in financial years 2013-14 or 2014-15. In financial year 2012-13 the UK spent:
<br><br>• £15,000 on a high-level visit to the UK headed by the Bhutanese Chief Justice.
The purpose of the visit was to develop relationships in the field of judicial and
advocacy training, explore ways of developing cooperation and mutually beneficial
trade links. <br> <br>• £14,610 on a Chevening Scholarship for a Bhutanese journalism
scholar.</p>
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