Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The 4th International Conference on Gross National Happiness

The Centre for Bhutan Studies (CBS) is pleased to announce the 4th International Conference on Gross National Happiness, from November 24 to 26, 2008.

The conference will focus on themes related to GNH such as psychology, environment, community relations, education, health, living standard, governance, culture, time use and economy, and their indicators. Interested individuals, including government officials, academics, and NGO representatives, may attend the conference. Those who wish to present papers should submit abstracts and the paper by the end of October 2008.

The participants will have to make their own travel arrangement till Paro airport. CBS will be responsible for local transport from/to airport, and food and accommodation for four days, that is, 23, 24, 25, and 26 of November. Gratis visa will be granted to participants. International participants will have to pay a fee of US $ 300, and discounted fee of Nu. 5,000 for the SAARC nationals.

Inquiries about the conference may be directed to Dorji Penjore at 975-2-335872 or
dorpen71@gmail. com. for more information please visit: http://www.bhutanstudies.org.bt/main/highlight_detail.php?id=41

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