Bhutan

Statements and Speeches

Statement on “The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World”

[05-04-2013] The 2013 Human Development Report was globally launched by the UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark about three weeks ago in Mexico City. Today, it's a great pleasure to welcome you to the official launch of Human Development Report here in Bhutan. Read More...

Statement for Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting Workshop

[01-02-2013] This workshop is a concrete and strategic expression of the Royal Government of Bhutan's commitment to gender equality and more generally to the principle of equitable distribution of national resources, ensuring the needs of the most vulnerable are addressed. Read More...

Annual Country Programme Board Statement

[19-12-2012] The objective of the Country Programme Board, as stated in its Terms of Reference, is the smooth implementation and monitoring of the UNDAF/cCPAP. The members of the Board supervise and guide the Theme Groups and other joint groups with the overall aim of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN's support to the Government and the people of Bhutan. Read More...

Statement on "Reducing Risks and Ensuring Preparedness" International Conference on GLOFs

[05-12-2012] The Project - "Reducing Climate Change-induced Risks and Vulnerabilities of GLOF in the Punakha, Wangdue and Chamkar Valleys" is the first on-the-ground adaptation project supported by the GEF / LDC Fund, which stemmed from the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) process. The implementation of this project has not been an easy task. It has entailed hard manual labour in very harsh conditions in high altitude areas. It has also required multifaceted coordination among different sectors and agencies at national and local levels. I believe there will be opportunities to learn more about the challenges and lessons of the project in the next two days of this Conference. Read More...

Getting to Zero | World AIDS Day

[01-12-2012] Globally, the 1st of December is being commemorated as Worlds Aids Day firstly to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV, and to seek commitment from every individual to help fight against HIV and AIDS. Decades of persistent joint efforts and commitment have led to unprecedented acceleration in the response to the pandemic and these efforts are producing results for millions of men, women and children. Read More...

Bhutan National Employment Forum

[26-11-2012] This first national employment forum aims to discuss candidly the key employment challenges facing Bhutan, both in the supply and demand of labour, backed by data and analysis. Employment is an issue that affects all aspects of Bhutanese society, and so it is encouraging to have participation today from such a wide spectrum of national stakeholders from government departments, private enterprises, the educational system, civil society and job seekers, as well as development partners. Read More...

“Our World in 2050: More Equitable and Sustainable – or Less?”

[08-11-2012] As Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, I find the topic of this lecture series and the Council's interest in what the world might look like in 2050 particularly relevant to our work to help address one of humanity's most pressing challenges: how to lift human development while staying within planetary boundaries. Read More...

United Nations Day Commemoration in Bhutan

[25-10-2012] As we do every year, we are gathered here to celebrate the role of the United Nations and the contributions it has made these past 67 years towards building a safe, just and prosperous world. And we are here to celebrate Bhutan's commitment and contribution as a member state towards achieving the noble goals enshrined in the UN Charter. Read More...

Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace

[17-10-2012] The roots of this International Day can be traced back to 1987 when over a hundred thousand people around the world gathered to show their solidarity for victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. In 1993, the UN General Assembly established this day in order to promote awareness of the need to eradicate global poverty, especially in developing countries. And so people on every continent gather each year, on this day, to renew their commitment to end poverty. Read More...

International Day of Disaster Reduction Opening Address

[12-10-2012] I would like to join the previous speaker in welcoming you all to this year's observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction. In line with the theme for this year - "Women and Girls - the [in]Visible Forces of Resilience," the day is an occasion to pay tribute to millions of women and girls around the world who are on the frontline making their communities and societies resilient to the impacts of disasters, natural and manmade, and the negative effects of climate change. I am pleased that we are observing this important event in Tsirang Dzongkhag, with the participation of so many students and teachers. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Dasho Nawang Pem on her new appointment at the helm of this Dzongkhag and extend the best wishes of the UN family. Read More...

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