Dahlia Coleman

Teaching Happiness: The Prime Minister of Bhutan Takes on Education

GNH (Gross National Happiness) attempts to balance economic development, environmental conservation, good governance, and cultural promotion. Bhutan’s first prime minister, Lyonchoen Jigme Y. Thinley, is now working to radically transform Bhutan’s national education system to reflect GNH values, which he defines as “sacredness, reverence, honour, and respect.”

May 20, 2011

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