2. latha chhetri presentation at laev may 30 2014
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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
Bhutan: Location
Bhutan: Fact Sheet
Economy Hydro Power , Tourism
Background: Modernization
Initiation of Bhutan’s modernization process -1960’s - Urban development process began in 1961.
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
Background: Housing
Rural Housing and Settlement
Traditional materials & construction.
Blends well with environment – Minimal Excavation.
Reflects cultural beliefs & systems.
Background: Housing
Urban Housing & Settlement
New materials & construction styles.
Increased densities with better facilities and infrastructure.
Five Year Plans/Vision 2020
Valley Development Plans/Structure Plans / Local Area Plans
Guidance for Development
Development Philosophy: Maximization of Happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zqdqa4YNvI
GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS
Gross National Happiness : Towards holistic approach to development
Governance
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.
2. Conservation of Environment – Forestry and Biodiversity
Bhutan is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna including globally threatened species.
2. Conservation of Environment- Climate Change
Source – NAPA
3. Preservation and Promotion of Culture
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.
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
Challenges on EnvironmentEmerging Development issues.
Challenges on land useUnprecedented growth outside urban boundaries.
Fragmented land holdings.
Way Forward – Act Globally
Source – Happiness: Towards a New Development Paradigm Report of the Kingdom of Bhutan
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
Bhutan – A definite opportunity for ecologically healthy cities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zqdqa4YNvI
THANK YOU&
TASHI DELEK!