Together, the RISE UP Project and the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) will be hosting a high-level policy round table to explore a key challenge in the field of language policy: how can we bridge the persistent gap between the language policies we design and the realities of implementing them on the ground?

Join us on June 18 for a discussion on what we can learn from past initiatives, and what can be done in the future. The round table will feature contributions from policymakers, researchers, government officials, and community stakeholders who will share their insights into the barriers that limit the effectiveness of language policy — including budgetary constraints, ineffective planning, political inertia, and societal resistance — and how to overcome them.

Participation is open to everyone - and if you are part of a minoritised language community, your feedback and lived experiences will form an invaluable part of the discussion.

The working language of the round table is English. The event will be streamed online (Webex).