1. THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE
OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok

2. Dr Kimmo Kosonen SIL International
Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
Dr Kimmo Kosonen SIL International
Ms Catherine Young SIL International
Dr Suchin Petcharugsa Northern Region Non-Formal Education Centre, Thailand
Dr Yolanda S Quijano Department of Education, the Philippines
Dato’ Dr Ahamad bin Sipon Director SEAMEO Secretariat
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.

3. Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
The project provides opportunity to explore how Southeast Asian countries, through appropriate language policies, can achieve Education for All (EFA) by widening access, reduce repetitions and drop-outs and improve learning outcomes
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.

4. Objectives of the Project:
Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
Objectives of the Project:
to review and assess the use of mother tongue as language of instruction
to assist countries to devise strategies for improving their language and language-in-education policies
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.

5. Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
The major accomplishment of the Project is the collection of country policies and practices in the use of the mother tongue as bridge language of instruction in Southeast Asia.
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.

6. Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
Through the Project, a platform was provided for open discussion of language issues and practical concerns in implementing and sustaining policies that give space for the use of non-dominant languages in Southeast Asia.
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.

7. www.seameo.org SEAMEO Secretariat
Second International Conference on Language Development, Language Revitalization and Multilingual Education in Ethno-linguistic Communities 1-3 July 2008 / The Twin Towers Hotel, Bangkok
THE USE OF THE MOTHER TONGUE AS BRIDGE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES: POLICY, STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY
SEAMEO Secretariat
Funds to be received on 5 installments upon completion of certain activities. 1st&2nd already received. 3rd one will be requested next week.