Introduction = 5
Opening of the conference = 7
Session 1
Respect for diversity - harmony between peoples = 15
Session 2
Accommodating linguistic diversity at national and international level = 27
Session 3
The charter at work - the role of regional and local authorities = 45
Intervention by Mr Sigve Gramstad, chair of the committee of experts of the European Charter for regional or minority languages = 68
Session 4
Authorities, citizens and partnership - the role of NGOs in relation to the charter = 73
Successful application of the charter/general conclusion = 92
Appendix I - Programme of the conference = 97
Appendix II - List of participants = 101
Opening of the conference = 7
Session 1
Respect for diversity - harmony between peoples = 15
Session 2
Accommodating linguistic diversity at national and international level = 27
Session 3
The charter at work - the role of regional and local authorities = 45
Intervention by Mr Sigve Gramstad, chair of the committee of experts of the European Charter for regional or minority languages = 68
Session 4
Authorities, citizens and partnership - the role of NGOs in relation to the charter = 73
Successful application of the charter/general conclusion = 92
Appendix I - Programme of the conference = 97
Appendix II - List of participants = 101