The pair also opened a school that used the Kaurna language as a medium of instruction for almost six years before it was closed down by the authorities, who would only tolerate English.

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As the language of instruction has a critical bearing on what literacy programmes can achieve, what do you think about the impact of mother tongue-based literacy programmes for achieving the goal of literacy for all in Nepal?

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