OPINION

 Opinion: Evolution of Bhutanese Democracy –Final Part VISION:  As far as the vision is concerned the 4th Druk Gyalpo and our present King have unequivocally outlined it. The way I understand it is: their Majesties have envisioned the best and most suitable system that ensures Good Governance and Citizen Participation, …

I wonder if Dasho Karma Ura, Sonam Gyamtsho,  Lyonchhen Jigme Yoser Thinley, Dr Saamdu Chettri happened to catch this article, ‘Bhutan drops six places in business ease index’, and the overwhelming implications it has for Bhutan or the Bhutanese people.  The irony and paradox of this article appearing just a few …

Phub Wangdi pursuing his studies in Australia gives his take on Bhutanese Democracy so far As the 2013 elections draw near, the country is embroiled in a tumultuous wave of gossip and speculation about everything from ‘scams’ to corruption to political gamesmanship and horse-trading. A sense of enthusiasm and edginess …

Haa Dzongrab Jamba Tsheten, takes a historical look at how fire has ravaged our important heritage sites and suggests some practical and workable solutions to prevent such further disasters Our country is endowed with a very rich cultural diversity handed down our forefathers. This heritage is losing its battle to …

Director of the GNH Centre Bumthang, Dr Saamdu Chettri in a two part opinion responds to the series of critical views expressed by Dr David L. Luechauer on GNH The changes in the world was not made by academicians solely, it was supported by the willing leaders, think of the …

Director of the GNH Centre Bumthang, Dr Saamdu Chettri in a two part opinion responds to the series of critical views expressed by Dr David L. Luechauer on GNH. I am a late comer to the discussions on the subject. My thoughts are based on all three critiques of Dr …

This is in reply to the OAG’s decision on the “Gyelpozhing” Land case/scam recently covered in the newspapers. The majority of our people are not satisfied with the OAG’s decision. We think and in fact feel this decision is unfair for the reasons stated thus. Firstly OAG is the Legal …

Recently, I read an article in which the author, a Bhutanese National wrote that, understanding and making GNH work at home is a prerequisite before anyone in Bhutan or elsewhere will accept and more importantly attempt to implement it as an economic development strategy. At present, GNH reminds me of …

I read with great bemusement, Sonam Gyamtsho’s, response ‘GNH Is a Better Development Paradigm’ to my article in Kuensel. I am worried that Gyamtsho’s comments belie the arrogance and hubris which seem to pervade so much of the dialogue about GNH in Bhutan.  For example, Gyamtsho writes, “Bhutan’s development philosophy of …

By Dr. David L. Luechauer 1.  The average person on the street and worse the educated of the Business School (Gaeddu College) simply lack any deep understanding of what GNH means.  They can parrot the principles and espouse the mantra but look at their daily decision making and living and …