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- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Copyright
- © 2024 by The Regents of the University of California
- ISSN
- 0011-3530
- eISSN
- 1944-785X
- DOI
- 10.1525/curh.2024.123.852.147
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Bhutan has attracted international attention by pioneering the Gross National Happiness index, gaining a reputation for promoting holistic societal well-being instead of the more typical focus on economic growth. Yet a decade and a half since becoming a democracy, Bhutan is experiencing growing pains. A dearth of job opportunities has prompted more young people to emigrate. And minority rights are still not secure, particularly those of Nepali-speakers, after many were declared noncitizens in the 1990s.
Journal
Current History – University of California Press
Published: Apr 1, 2024
Keywords: Bhutan; Gross National Happiness; Nepal; democratization; migration; citizenship; minority rights