Seven conference papers discuss English language training and political development in Asia, including language project design and evaluation, counterparting, sustainability, appropriate technology, and languages and the politics of development. Papers included are: "Linguistic and Cultural Considerations of Writing ELT Texts for Use in Asia" (Richard Colebrook); "Keeping a Cool Heart: Designing for Change at the Vientiane School of Law" (Steve Epstein); "Reconciling Stakeholders' Perspectives in Designing a University ESP Programme" (Wanpen Tubtimtong); "ESP Methodology for Science Lecturers" (Angela Rogers and Cukup Mulyana); "Language Teacher Education by Distance Mode: A Pilot Programme in Thailand" (Rachanee Senisrisant); "Study Mode Negotiation" (Mani Le Vasan and Rajeswary Sargunan); and "Quality Communication in Hospitality: Language Skills or Culture Transfer?" (Peggy Leung and Terence Lo). (Contains chapter references.) (NAV)