Foundation Council

The Adolphe Merkle Foundation and the Foundation for Research and Development of Multilingualism of the Canton of Fribourg have provided core funding for the Institute since its establishment in 2008, with a combined annual contribution of approximately CHF 300,000. This core funding supports the ongoing development of the Institute’s work. The Foundation Council meets twice a year to review the Institute’s activities and to provide guidance. The members of the Foundation Council are:

• Sylvie Bonvin-Sansonnens, (President), Cantonal Council member and Director of Education and Culture
• Prof. Katharina Fromm, (Vice President), Rector of the University of Fribourg
• Prof. Christelle Hayoz, University of Fribourg
• Steve Perritaz, Deputy Head of Department, Finance Administration, Canton of Fribourg & Treasurer of the Foundation multilingualism
• Prof. Claude Regamey MD, Adolphe Merkle Foundation
• Silvio Dietrich, Lia Rumantscha