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 “Bridges” network in the Lao PDR
 The International Peace Foundation would like to thank the following personages for their important advice and guidance in the preparation of the 7th ASEAN “Bridges” event series in the Lao PDR (in alphabetical order): 
 Dr. Ramon Bruesseler, Executive Director of the European Chamber of CommerceMs. Sally Burningham, Country Manager of The World BankAssoc. Prof. Vixay Chansavang, President of Souphanouvong UniversityHE Hugh Evans, British AmbassadorProf. Somsy Ghophanxay, President of the National University of Laos Mr. Oliver Horn, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza VientianeHE Kaarina Immonen, United Nations Resident CoordinatorMr. Thanongsinh Kanlagna, Vice President for International Affairs at the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Executive President of Datacom Mr. Michael F. Kleine, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US EmbassyMr. Gabriel Kuperman, Founder & Director of the Luang Prabang Film FestivalHE Madame Sengdeuane Lachanthaboune, Minister of Education and SportsMr. Sengpraseuth Mathouchanh, Vice President of Lao AirlinesDr. Paul Newton, Director of the Wellcome Trust at Mahosot HospitalMs. Virginia Van Ostrand, Founder and Co-Director of the Lao-American College, and Thongsone Phoutsavath, Co-DirectorMr. Daovone Phachanthavong, Executive Vice President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Owner of Manthaturath Printing PressMr. Sounthone Phommachak, Lao Brewery Co. and Owner of Auto LaoMr. Denley Pike, Director of the Vientiane CollegeMr. Simon Rea, Country Director of the Mines Advisory Group MAG Lao PDR, and Ms. Suzanna Lipscombe, Coordinator of the INGO NetworkMr. Rick Reece, Executive Director of Village Focus InternationalHE Thongphane Savanphet, Vice Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Dr. Khampheng Saysompheng, Minister of Labor and Social WelfareHE Prof. Dr. Khamphay Sisavanh, Deputy Minister of Education and Sports and former President of Souphanouvong UniversityMr. Oudet Souvannavong, President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and IndustryHE Prof. Dr. Bounkong Syhavong, Minister of Public HealthMr. Sisavath Thiravong, CEO of Electricite du LaosDr. Phouthone Vangkhonevilay, President of the University of Health Sciences Mr. Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Director General of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign AffairsMs. Chanthachone Vongsay, President of the Lao Businesswomen’s AssociationHE John Williams, Australian AmbassadorMr. Jonas Zachrisson, Country Director of the Norwegian People’s Aid
 
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