Thimphu : 3 July, 2004 - 82 National Assembly Presenting the annual report of the government to the 82nd session of the National Assembly on June 29, the prime minister, Lyonpo Jigmi Y Thinley, said that the past year had been an exceptionally eventful period that has left a defining impact on the future course of the nation.
..."His Majesty the King has put Bhutan on the path of a unique process of development based on the belief that the primary purpose of development is to achieve Gross National Happiness," said Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley. "It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the nation remains true to this philosophy, that true development can only be pursued through a judicious balance between spiritual and material advancement."
...The prime minister said that the government was committed to promoting a knowledge-based society to promote and ensure a functional and vibrant democracy.
K-Collector Topics: Education Knowledge Economythis is absolutely fantastic. made my day. somehow i doubt that the GNH index is going to catch on at the bush administration...
Posted by: doctor paradox at July 9, 2004 04:03 PMi love the term 'gross national happiness'. imagine the usa with this focus. hmmm...
Posted by: judith at July 12, 2004 10:51 PM