1. An update on the 14th Round Table Meeting
DPG, 28th February, 2019
UN House

2. Outline Organization Date Organizers Co-chairs Objective
Proposed theme
Invitation
Proposed structure of the meeting
Preparation

3. Co-chairs Organization Dates: Venue
12th – 14th March 2019
Venue
National Convention Centre, Thimphu
Organizers - RGoB in collaboration with UN System in Bhutan
Co-chairs
RGoB: H.E Lyonpo Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs
UN: H.E Mr. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator

4. Theme Objective and theme
“Enhancing Happiness and Sustainable Development through Partnerships”
Objective
Sensitize development partners on the 12th FYP – the last plan as an LDC that seeks to address the last mile challenges
Acknowledge DPs contribution to Bhutan’s development
Strengthen partnerships
Theme chosen:
Bhutan’s imminent graduation from the LDCs and the 12th plan as the transition plan to address last mile challenges and ensure sustainable graduation;
The 12th FYP objective of ‘a just, harmonious and sustainable society through enhanced decentralization’;
And importance of strengthened partnerships and cooperation in achieving socio-economic development needs.

5. Invitations Non-resident Development Partners:
40 Multilateral Development Partners
50 Bilateral Development Partners
34 confirmed so far
Resident Development Partners
National Participants

6. Programme 12th evening – inaugural session
Inaugural address by Hon’ble Prime Minister (HPM)
Introductory UNDP Administrator, Co-chair, RTM
Reception dinner by Hon’ble Prime Minister
13th March
Panel discussion on ‘GNH – reimagining development for happiness and wellbeing’
Opening of side events (local products, innovative projects)
Presentation on the 12th Five Year Plan
Panel discussion on ‘Climate Change and Disaster Resilient Development’
Global livestream – a special lecture on ‘Rethinking Development: advancing GNH and SDGs’
Key questions: NH
What needs to be done by the government to deepen/further strengthen GNH implementation towards becoming a true GNH state?
How to enhance partnerships towards implementation of SDGs? How has Bhutan’s GNH experience inspired others around the world, and how are the global practices and SDGs in turn help actualise GNH locally?
Metrics to measure inequality in a GNH based society
Role of LGs, communities and individuals in implementing GNH
CC&DRD
Bhutan’s environment policy, including carbon neutrality
What are some of the climate change impacts in Bhutan and broad 12th plan priorities to address climate change issues?
What are the major challenges in Bhutan to address climate change issues?
Climate financing – challenges and opportunities

7. Last mile challenges, opportunities, and partnerships
Programme
14th March
Presentations on:
Bhutan’s Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook
Economic Diversification
Last mile challenges, opportunities, and partnerships
Interactive discussions
Statements by development partners
Concluding session
Optional tours on 12th-13th evenings, and 15th
Key questions:
what needs to be done by the government to deepen/further strengthen GNH implementation towards becoming a true GNH state?
How to enhance partnerships towards implementation of SDGs? How has Bhutan’s GNH experience inspired others around the world, and how are the global practices and SDGs in turn help actualise GNH locally?
Metrics to measure inequality in a GNH based society
Role of LGs, communities and individuals in implementing GNH

8. THANK YOU