ASIA & THE PACIFIC RIM
Bhutan
As a Buddhist monarchy, the country confronted unique challenges in strengthening the rule of law. The UNDP-sponsored Good Governance Program focused on non-arbitrary rule making and rule-of-law strengthening, aiming in part to alter the past policy of ousting Nepalese from tropical southern areas where they had established farms and enterprises for over half a century.
The UNDP-sponsored in-country learning program, conducted in conjunction with Boston University School of Law, sought to strengthen the connection between the rule of law and legislation drafting. Participants included twenty-five ministry and parliamentary staff members, including judges, lawyers, and senior officials.
Bills drafted:
Environmental Umbrella Act
Farmers Cooperatives Act
Juvenile Justice Act
Legislative Drafting Act
Partnership Act
Pension Act
Town and Country Planning Act
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