Lingmethang, Bhutan
Summary
This social enterprise focuses on producing premium quality hazelnuts in Bhutan through a public-private-community partnership. It provides hazelnut trees, agricultural inputs, and technical assistance to smallholder farmers, purchasing the hazelnuts at maturity for international export. The enterprise aims to generate long-term income for rural communities while promoting sustainable agriculture and ecological integrity, aligning with Bhutan's commitment to conservation and Gross National Happiness principles.