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BHUTAN’S DEVELOPMENT

PARADIGM

Presentation for friends of BhutanMay 23, 2014

Latha Chhetri, Chief Urban Planner – Department of Human Settlement, Bhutan

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Bhutan: Location

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Bhutan: Fact Sheet

Economy Hydro Power , Tourism

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Background: Modernization

Initiation of Bhutan’s modernization process -1960’s - Urban development process began in 1961.

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Background: Trend

Bhutan is undergoing rapid socio-economic changes and a rapid rural urban migration.

The pattern of human settlement is changing rapidly.

Source – www.google.bt

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Background: Housing

Rural Housing and Settlement

Traditional materials & construction.

Blends well with environment – Minimal Excavation.

Reflects cultural beliefs & systems.

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Background: Housing

Urban Housing & Settlement

New materials & construction styles.

Increased densities with better facilities and infrastructure.

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Five Year Plans/Vision 2020

Valley Development Plans/Structure Plans / Local Area Plans

Guidance for Development

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Development Philosophy: Maximization of Happiness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zqdqa4YNvI

GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS

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Gross National Happiness : Towards holistic approach to development

Governance

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1. Sustainable Socio-Economic Development

Source – Happiness: Towards a New Development Paradigm Report of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Accessible jobs and affordable housing.Economic activities with low impact and positive influence on health and environment.

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2. Conservation of Environment – Forestry and Biodiversity

Bhutan is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna including globally threatened species.

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2. Conservation of Environment- Climate Change

Source – NAPA

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3. Preservation and Promotion of Culture

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4. Good Governance

Governance based on Efficiency, Transparency, AccountabilityDecentralization / Strengthening Local Governments and other Institutional Structures.

Democratic Elections, Political Stability, Social Harmony

Bottom- Up approach to development /ParticipatoryCoordination amongst agencies for healthy, livable cities.

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Urban Population Distribution - By 2050, it is expected that more than half of the population will live in urban areas.

Challenges for Regionally Balanced Development

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Challenges on EnvironmentEmerging Development issues.

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Challenges on land useUnprecedented growth outside urban boundaries.

Fragmented land holdings.

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Way Forward – Act Globally

Source – Happiness: Towards a New Development Paradigm Report of the Kingdom of Bhutan

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Way Forward

“When we accept that this is a world of people all alike, of families all alike, of communities all alike – of countries facing the same challenges – of human beings ultimately seeking the same thing – then we will truly be in a position to foster well being, security and happiness”......His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

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Bhutan – A definite opportunity for ecologically healthy cities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zqdqa4YNvI

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THANK YOU&

TASHI DELEK!