Lobsang Sangay: “Do the best you can and keep going forward”
By Hannah Dellabosca / August 20, 2015
PROFILE: Born in the Tibetan refugee community of Darjeeling in 1968 Education: Graduated from the Tibetan school in Darjeeling Received his BA (Hons) and LL.B degrees from the University of Delhi in India. In 1995, attended Harvard Law School on a Fulbright Scholarship, where he received his LL.M degree. In read more →
What’s New With This Election
By Erin McKissick / August 13, 2015
For the first time in the history of the government-in-exile, a radical political perspective is being represented among the contenders for the Sikyong position. Although all previous Sikyong candidates and appointments have been dedicated to the Dalai Lama’s Middle-Way Approach*, this time there is a candidate proposing another solution. Lukar read more →
How the Central Tibetan Administration Works
By Erin McKissick / August 11, 2015
Over time, the structure of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has adapted to fit the democratic vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Here is a basic overview of each governmental institution as it exists today: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) 44-member parliament that is the highest legislative branch of the CTA. They read more →
Tashi Wangdu: “I’m Ready Anytime”
By Erin McKissick / August 6, 2015
PROFILE: Born in the Bylakuppe Refugee Camp in 1972 Education: Attended the Central School for Tibetans (Mussoorie) Earned his BCom at Mysore University Post-Grad Diploma in Business Administration at St. Joseph’s College (Bangalore) Attended New York University on a Fulbright Scholarship to earn his MA in International Relations Has been read more →
Tibetan Democracy: Setting the Scene
By Erin McKissick / August 6, 2015
Key Vocabulary Terms: Central Tibetan Administration (CTA):The official title for the government-in-exile, based in Dharamshala, India. Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE):Formerly known as the CTPD or ATPD, this is the 44-member Parliament that is the highest legislative branch of the CTA. Speaker and Deputy Speaker:Formerly known as the Chairman and Vice Chairman, read more →
Election Process Underway
By Mary Trewartha / June 30, 2015
The election process has begun for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), or Tibetan government-in-exile. The post of Sikyong, or Prime Minister of the Government-in-Exile, is up for election along with the other Chitue, or members of the parliament-in-exile. The 14th Kashag, or Cabinet, completes its five-year term in April, 2016. read more →