3 May 2012
Bhutan: Shades of 'Shangri-La' in a Haven of 'Happiness'
Men participate in archery, a national sport in Bhutan
The author of this paper argues that cautious reforms in Bhutan's politics, economics, and international relations are rapidly rendering this tiny kingdom into ‘everywhere else’. He discusses the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) that was crafted by Bhutan's rulers. The concept of GNH is based on four pillars: good governance, sustainable socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation.
© 2012 National University of Singapore
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Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
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