This session will be mainly dedicated to the presentation of significant contributions in the implementation of the WSIS C8 (recently finalized or ongoing) as well as to the most important initiatives foreseen for the future. In addition, the meeting will discuss the Management of the on line platform in line with the update of the organizational structure of the C8 action line. The moderation of he Action line development will be pursued being understood that other sub-themes might be created and that the role of sub-moderator is subject to rotation or changes. The meeting will also focus on the possible organization of a World Summit on Multilingualism and Linguistic Diversity, following a proposal formulated on the occasion of the World Forum on Multilingualism of Bamako (January 2009).

The debate will be moderated by Mauro Rosi, UNESCO focal point for Action Line C8.

The following panellists have confirmed their participation:

• Daniel Prado, Director, Division of Terminology and Language Industries, Latin Union

• Adama Samassékou, President, Maaya Network for Linguistic Diversity

• Viola Krebs, Maaya Network for Linguistic Diversity.

• Mr. Alfredo M. Ronchi, Member of the WSA Board of Directors

*English & French interpretation will be made available.

For more information, please contact:

Cedric Wachholz (c.wachholz@unesco.org)
Mika Yamanaka (m.yamanaka@unesco.org)