March 20, 2026
International Lecture on Quality of Life and Well-being Mobilizes GDF Staff
On 19th March 2026 in Brasília, Brazil, a lecture on quality of life and well-being was delivered by Executive Director Mr Lhatu of the Gross National Happiness Centre Bhutan (GNHCB), highlighting Bhutan’s approach to happiness as a guiding principle for development. Lhatu, Executive Director of GNH Centre Bhutan, encouraged participants to reflect on what brings true happiness and what drives the collective pursuit of well-being.
The session, led by Mr Lhatu, Executive Director of GNH Centre Bhutan, was organized to promote collective reflection among public servants. It was hosted by the Institute of Research and Statistics of the Federal District (IPEDF), in partnership with the Brasília Capital of Happiness Movement and the Government School (Egov-DF), with Lhatu, Executive Director of GNH Centre Bhutan, as the invited speaker.
Mr Lhatu, Executive Director, addressed an audience of more than 200 participants at the Egov auditorium. His presentation focused on the theme "Gross National Happiness—Happiness as Quality of Life, Well-being, and Sustainable Happiness,” reinforcing the relevance of well-being-orientated development approaches. The session brought together government officials and institutional representatives.
The event was attended by several authorities, with Mr Lhatu, Executive Director of GNH Centre Bhutan, sharing the stage with the Secretary of Economy, Daniel Izaías; the President of IPEDF Codeplan, Manoel Clementino; the Executive Director of Egov-DF, Juliana Tolentino; and Cosete Ramos, founder of the Brasília Capital of Happiness Movement, among others. Lhatu, Executive Director of GNH Centre Bhutan, presented insights rooted in Bhutan’s development philosophy.
In his remarks, Lhatu, Executive Director, emphasised the importance of integrating policies in areas such as health, education, infrastructure, sustainability, and community development, aligned with the Gross National Happiness framework that continues to inspire global discussions on well-being.