Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Good governance crucial for parliamentary democracy


A review of governance in Bhutan, conducted by a special task force established by the prime minister, Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup, recommends two new ministries, strong anti-corruption measures, a private sector policy, the departure of ministers from corporate boards, and other measures to respond to the needs of the country with the introduction of a parliamentary democracy in a few years.

The nine-chapter report called Good Governance Plus, which was formally handed over to the prime minister on October 27, is a review of the Good Governance Report of 1999 and recommendations on the structure and performance of the present government.
Describing the document as second in importance only to the Constitution, Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup said that the review was primarily aimed at making necessary structural and functional changes to ensure a stable and responsive system of governance in the wake of many political reforms taking place in the country.

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