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EVENT: Launch of International Association of Language Commissioners
Date: Tuesday 16 May 2017
Time: 18.00 - 19.30
Location: Pierhead
Description: The Welsh Language Commissioner will Chair the International Association of Language Commissioners in 2016-17. The aim of the Association is to support and advance language rights, equality and diversity throughout the world and to support language commissioners so they may work to the highest professional standards by: Sharing experience and exchanging knowledge of best practice; Advising or assisting in the establishment of Language Commissioners offices; Facilitating an exchange of training and professional development resources, research and information; Cooperating with likeminded organisations who value the promotion and protection of language rights and diversity. The conference will be an opportunity to bring together the Commissioners and enable them to share their experiences and exchange information with each other and with others in Wales who promote the use of Welsh and other languages. The main themes of the Conference will be information technology and workforce planning. The objectives of the Conference are fully compatible with the Assembly’s objective of becoming a truly bilingual institution and will focus specifically on two of the main aspects of the Assembly’s Official Languages Scheme:-significant investment in technology as a way of transforming the bilingual services provided while providing value for money;-develop the skills and confidence of staff in their use of the Welsh language.
Open to the public: The event will take place outside our normal opening hours therefore attendance will be by invitation only
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