The National Action Plan to Promote Gender Equality in Public Administration (NAP GEPA) is a strategic initiative by the Royal Government of Bhutan, in partnership with UNDP, and UN DESA to enhance women’s presence and leadership in public administration. Aligned with Bhutan’s National Gender Equality Policy (NGEP) 2020, international commitments like CEDAW and the Beijing Declaration, and the 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-2029), the plan targets increasing women’s representation in civil service to 45% and decision-making roles to 30% by 2029. It focuses on reforms under three strategic areas- policy and institutional framework, human resource policies and practices, and data and evidence.  monitoring to address institutional barriers and socio-cultural challenges. Led by the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) with support from the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) and other key stakeholders, the plan aims to create a more inclusive, accountable, and effective public administration in Bhutan. The plan was developed with financial support from the Government of Italy.