June 24, 2021

As those in the United States gear up for their Fourth of July celebrations, we’re turning our eyes toward Bhutan’s unique move to democracy. Thirteen years after officially transitioning from an absolute monarchy, the country has gone through a number of changes that are showcasing new and emerging needs.

Join the Executive Director of the Bhutan Foundation in conversation with Chencho Lhamu, the Executive Director at the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD), in a live discussion about what transitioning to a new system of government in the 21st century is really like. They’ll dive into the realities on the ground and how BCMD’s Project Mikhung (Project Citizenship) is helping to forge a new generation of active citizenry.

Click the link below to watch LIVE!