Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, during her official visit to Bhutan, participated in a programme on the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL) on September 4, 2026.
The programme was organized by the Office of the Prime Minister of Bhutan in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The Bhutan Innovation Lab is a national innovation initiative established jointly by the Bhutanese Prime Minister’s Office and UNDP. Operating under the leadership of the Bhutanese Prime Minister, the initiative aims to transform governance and accelerate economic development through innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.
During the programme, officials briefed the Sri Lankan delegation on BIL’s role in developing practical and innovative solutions to priority areas identified by the Bhutanese government. Discussions also focused on implementing Bhutan’s economic roadmap, promoting entrepreneurship and creating new economic opportunities.
The delegation explored how innovation mechanisms and digital solutions could improve public service delivery, drive economic transformation and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs and innovators.
Sri Lankan officials also shared experiences and insights from Citra Social Innovation Lab, which was established in 2019 and is currently operated as a joint programme of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Office and UNDP.
The discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation and knowledge-sharing between the two countries in public-sector innovation, economic transformation and entrepreneurship.
Bhutan’s Cabinet Secretary, Director Generals of the Prime Minister’s Office, UNDP representatives in Bhutan and representatives of the Bhutan Innovation Lab also participated in the programme.
