In a seminar organized by Bhutan Democracy Dialogue on “Ideology and Sustainability of Political parties as Institutions of Democracy”, Hon’ble Tashi Wangmo, Eminent Member of the National Council talked on the Democracy and Gross National Happiness (GNH): Bhutan’s approach to Democracy within the context of GNH. Three Hon’ble Members from the National Council also participated in the seminar.
Presentations were also made on the importance of party ideology in strengthening the Party as a Political Institution; SPP’s approach to inclusive representation (men, women, youth, others) in the Party, its challenges and solutions; and SPP party financing mechanisms and lessons for Bhutan amongst other.
Bhutan Democracy Dialogue is an initiative conceptualized jointly by all registered political parties and Election Commission of Bhutan. Its objective is to create a forum to facilitate, nurture and strengthen democracy in Bhutan engaging in dialogue, cooperation and partnership.
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