Bhutan

Statements and Speeches

UN Secretary General's Message on UN Day 24 October, 2011

[24-10-2011] Days from now, the human family will welcome its seven billionth member. Some say our planet is too crowded. I say we are seven billion strong. The world has made remarkable progress since the United Nations was born 66 years ago today. Read More...

Special event on Illicit Financial Flows: Perspectives on Issues and Options for LDCs

[11-05-2011] Discussions about illicit financial flows need to be placed within the broader context of how to get enough sustainable funding for development. Without doubt, quality and predictable ODA helps meet the MDGs, as does quality private investment. Innovative international financing for development can also play a role. Read More...

International Co-operation and National Strategies

[10-05-2011] It is a pleasure to join this high-level panel discussion on an issue of fundamental importance to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs): how to build resilience for sustainable development. LDCs are among the most vulnerable countries in the world. The data speaks for itself: in 2007, over 50 percent of people in LDCs lived on under US$1.25 per day, and around 80 percent lived on under $2 per day. As well, the number of people living in extreme poverty in LDCs has continued to increase over the last 30 years. Read More...

Launch of UNESCAP Asia Pacific Social Economic Survey Report

[05-05-2011] According to ESCAP the projected growth for Bhutan in 2011 is 7.2%, ahead of Indonesia, which is listed third among the large and fast growing economies in the region. As we know, GDP growth in this country has been and is expected to continue to be fueled mainly by the construction of hydropower plants and sale of electricity. Read More...

Stakeholder Meeting and Annual BDFCL Conference

[12-04-2011] It gives me great pleasure to address this important gathering of the Microfinance stakeholders of Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Limited (BDFCL), coinciding with the BDFCL Annual Conference. Read More...

National Multi-Sector Pandemic Simulation Exercise Closing Statement by Ms. Claire Van der Vaeren, UN Resident Coordinator

[30-03-2011] It was the first Simulation Exercise involving a wide range of sectoral stakeholders, including human health, animal health, and disaster management authorities, the Cabinet Secretariat, Ministries, law enforcement agencies, insurance, the energy sector and the media. Read More...

National Multi-Sector Pandemic Simulation Exercise Opening Statement by Ms. Claire Van der Vaeren, UN Resident Coordinator

[29-03-2011] Following the outbreak of avian influenza in the region and the neighboring countries in 2004, the Royal Government of Bhutan recognized the need for a coordinated national preparedness mechanism to systematically respond to possible impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Read More...

Opening Remarks at the Social Media and Democracy Workshop

[29-03-2011] Today's workshop is conceived as a space to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges of social media, and the role the Internet and social media can play in building a democracy. Why "social media", one might ask? Read More...

International Women's Day 2011

[08-03-2011] I am very pleased to be here today representing the UN Agencies in Bhutan to commemorate the centenary International Women's Day, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the Gross National Happiness Commission, the National Commission for Women and Children, the Trashigang Dzongkhag, RENEW volunteers in Trashigang and the UN System in Bhutan. Read More...

Opening Ceremony of the First Batch Tailoring Program

[02-02-2011] In Bhutan, unemployment overall has increased from 3.7% in 2006 to 4% in 2009, though there has been some improvement in 2010. The youth unemployment rate has shot up from 9.9% in 2007 to 12.9% in 2009. Read More...

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