environmental conservation

Karma Tshiteem

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Interviewers
Rohan Mukherjee
Name
Karma Tshiteem
Interviewee's Position
Secretary
Interviewee's Organization
Gross National Happiness Commission of Bhutan
Language
English
Nationality of Interviewee
Bhutanese
Place (Building/Street)
Gross National Happiness Commission
Town/City
Thimphu
Country
Date of Interview
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No
Abstract

Karma Tshiteem, secretary of the Gross National Happiness Commission of Bhutan, discusses the creation of the commission and the four pillars of the gross national happiness philosophy: sustainable socioeconomic development, preservation and promotion of culture and traditions, good governance, and conservation of the environment. He explains how the commission has set out to measure gross national happiness and the effect those indicators have had on policy decisions.    

Profile

At the time of this interview, Karma Tshiteem was secretary of the Gross National Happiness Commission of Bhutan. Prior to his appointment, he was deputy secretary of the Policy and Planning Division of the Ministry of Finance.  Tshiteem began his career in government in 1989.

Full Audio File Size
31MB
Full Audio Title
Karma Tshiteem Interview