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Young Democrats

Role of Bhutanese Youth in Democratic Bhutan

For democracy to succeed, citizens must be active, not passive, because they know that the success or failure of the government is their responsibility, and no one else’s. Youth’s political participation is of central importance to the future of our democracy. The Bhutanese youth have a critical role to play in the future of our democracy as the youth bring skills and knowledge that will be vital for ensuring a healthy democracy

The fact that nearly 56 % of our population is younger than 25, Bhutan has a very young population. As democracy requires active participation and representation of all sections of the society, youth’s input is not just desirable but absolutely necessary. Youth’s voice can be best understood and represented by a youth. Indeed, when our youth are full participants in the democratic process, a strong base is built for the society since today’s youth is tomorrow’s Bhutan.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Young Democrats

The PDP believes that the full realization of democracy requires equal and effective participation of all sections of the society. However, since there is low youth participation as Bhutan moves embraces democracy, the PDP established the youth department to: 1. provide a platform for youth to fully participate in the democratic process; 2. to ensure that the plans and programs are responsive to all sections of the society.

The Young Democrats is the Youth’s Wing of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), constituted under Chapter XIV of the Charter of the PDP. Its objective is to encourage the youth to play an active and effective role in laying a strong foundation for our democracy to and in shaping the future of the country. The Young Democrats will strive to promote the systematic participation of youth in identifying impacts of policies and programs, and in creating an enabling environment for youth to make full use of their potentials and skill, thus contributing to a productive workforce and economic growth.

The Party is committed towards ensuring that youth’s concerns, needs and aspirations are taken into account in the design and implementation of the party programs and policies. To achieve this, the Young Democrats will organize a series of discussion forums with youth from all walks of life to understand the needs, concerns and perspective of youth as Bhutan embraces democracy.

Young Democrats: Priority Issues 2007-2013

Young Democrats have identified 6 priority issues that will guide the work of Young Democrats, these are:

1. Creating an enabling environment for effective participation of youth in social, economic and political affairs
2. Encouraging greater political awareness and participation of youth in politics
3. Provision of greater employment opportunities for youth
4. Improving the quality and accessibility of health services
5. Promoting higher and non formal education for girls
6. Encouraging establishment of youth centers and programs

TEN REASONS TO JOIN THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY

1. The PDP is a new Party. Your involvement now can have a real impact on determining the future of the party in every respect – policy, organization, how it functions, Party activities.
2. The PDP is democratic. The Party belongs to each and every member – regardless of who you are or where you’re from. The culture of democracy is being carefully nurtured within our party. After all, a political party can only govern democratically if it has first infused democratic principles within the Party.
3. As a party member you can participate with an equal vote in the annual Party Convention which is the supreme decision-making body of the Party.
4. All members have an equal voice in the formulation of Party policies and programs – either through submission of proposals to the Party Convention, or by writing to the Executive Committee and its sector specific Sub-Committees.
5. Our Party members select the Party candidates for parliamentary seats. As you may know, the PDP selection procedure for candidates is very democratic. It is the Party members in a constituency who – through their constituency committee – select the Party candidate.
6. You can join a wide network of Young Democrats, enjoy networking opportunities and the ability to meet and develop relationships with women across the country.
7. As a member you can voice your views or concerns on any subject concerning the Party, and you can be sure that your views will be accorded full consideration.
8. Members are informed about Party activities in your constituency, and other areas of interest to you.
9. We have a wide network of party members across the country, and an excellent group of candidates for the 2008 parliamentary elections.
10. Through your membership in the PDP you can join hands with us to make sure that our nation continues on the path of peace, progress and prosperity that has been laid down for us by beloved Kings.

If you would like to be part of the history by either volunteering or registering as a young democrat please contact us