Capacity Development Empowers Bhutanese Beekeepers in Nepal

15th Dec, 2023: In a significant initiative for the growth of Bhutan’s apiculture sector, two technical staff members from the National Livestock Research Centre (NLRC) in Bumthang, along with two progressive beekeepers from Haa and Bumthang, recently completed a four-day training program on managed beekeeping in Nepal from December 11th to 14th, 2023.

Facilitated in Ramnagar, Bharatpur, Nepal, the training, organized by Gor Honey & Natural Food Products and Gorkha Bee Private Limited, focused on building technical expertise in honey product processing, packaging, branding, and effective promotion and marketing strategies. The participants engaged in a comprehensive learning experience, which included classroom teachings, practical demonstrations, and insightful field visits.

Following the training, the participants are set to implement the acquired knowledge through a strategic action plan, encompassing:

  • Sharing learned experiences on beekeeping management and practices, including the integration of new technologies.
  • Crafting a comprehensive strategy and plan for product processing, packaging, branding, and the promotion and marketing of honey products.
  • Executing product processing, packaging, and branding initiatives to elevate the value of honey products within the country.

This transformative training program was made possible through the generous support and funding provided by the JSB-UNDP Project IV in Thimphu, further emphasizing the collaborative efforts aimed at advancing the apiculture sector in Bhutan.

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“𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫”

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and it affects everyone. It is one of the greatest global health challenges of our time, becoming a leading cause of death globally. It is a growing threat to animal and human health, as well as livelihoods and food security worldwide. This year’s theme emphasizes the need for a One Health approach involving multiple sectors to preserve the efficacy of antimicrobials. Hence, addressing AMR requires collective efforts from all levels of society, as the main drivers of AMR are the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials.

Commemorated in November (18 to 24) every year, World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign which aims to raise awareness and encourage action among One Health stakeholders to tackle the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. Fighting AMR is a global endeavour and requires collective action from all sectors of society. For this reason, this year’s theme calls for collaboration across sectors to preserve the efficacy of these critical medicines. With the concept of cross-sectoral collaboration in mind, the theme for this year’s WAAW week is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”.

The theme for World AMR Awareness Week 2023 continues to remain the same as in 2022, encouraging stakeholders including policymakers, health care providers, and the general public around the world to recognise that everyone can help tackle antimicrobial resistance and preserve the medicines that help save lives.

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