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Role of Policy in Local Language Computing

Role of Policy in Local Language Computing. ثناء گل مرکز تحقیقات اردو پ اکستان ، ۲۰۰۵ Sana GUL Pakistan, 2005. Localization.

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Role of Policy in Local Language Computing

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  1. Role of Policy in Local Language Computing ثناء گل مرکز تحقیقاتاردو پاکستان،۲۰۰۵ Sana GUL Pakistan, 2005

  2. Localization • Need:“to build a people-centered, inclusive and development oriented information society, where everyone can create, access, utilize and share information and knowledge (in the language best known to them)”1 • Definition:Enabling ICTs in the local language of the user Specifically, it is enabling computing experience in linguistic culture of the user. Linguistic culture is not just limited to the language but how the language is used by the environment of the user Reference 1:World Summit on Information Society, Dec 2003 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  3. Standards Unicode Character Set Encoding Keyboard Layout Collation Sequence Interface terminology translation Locale … Localization Framework2 • Applications • Local Language Fonts & Support • Keyboard Drivers • Localized Interfaces • Speech & Language Applications • … Reference 2: GUL, Sana. “Localization Framework”, 6th APNG Camp, 2005 Hussain, S. and Gul, S. LICT4D.pk, Proceedings of Frontiers of IT, Dec 2003. Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  4. Status of Localization Localization Standards3 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  5. Status of Localization in Asia Basic Localization Applications on MS Platform3 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  6. Status of Localization in Asia Basic Localization Applications on Linux Platform3 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  7. Reference 3: Data Source: Research throughPAN Localization Project, www.panl10n.net Hussain, S. and Gul, S. PAN Localization Project- A regional initiative to develop local language computing capacity in Asia, I4d online magazine, June 2004 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  8. KEY Common factor in: Richly Localized Communities => Seldom Localized Economies • Existence of a robust public POLICY (for computing in local language) • Government - the enabler to exploit technical opportunities available e.g. Korea, Malaysia, etc. Reference:Language Policy, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/language_policy Gul, S. Dilemmas of Localization in Asia, presented at the 2nd i4d online Seminar held in Beijing China, August 2004 Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  9. Policy • Impact: Supply Side Demand side • Focus:define targeted approach for ICT4D and harmonize stakeholders; government, private sector, civil society, international/regional organizations • Recommended policy framework (generic) Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  10. Recommended Policy Structure • IT Policy • ICT Policy • Linguistic Policy • Linguistic standards • Localization Policy (set national focus proprietary/OSS) • HR Development • Technology Development • Content Development Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  11. Localization Policy • Technology Development (Standards & Applications) • Character Set/ Encoding • Keyboard • Collation • Locale • Terminology Translation • HR Development • Create Demand for local language computing • Training- Computation aspects of language • Encourage Collaboration; Linguist Techie • Content Development • Open access & Open content Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  12. Translating Policy to Implementation • 3 Ps; Public-Private Partnerships • Map ICT4D projects • Government portals / E-governance • Drafting master plans of Implementation • Creating awareness • Trainings • Workshops • Establishing Collaborations • Role of International/Regional Organizations Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  13. PAN Localization Projectwww.panl10n.net • Main Objectives: • HR Development • Technology Development • Advance Policy Recommendations • Project Status [www.panl10n.net/progress.htm] • HR and Technology development in process • Talking about Policy • Collaborating with policy makers • Draft policy recommendations Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

  14. یہشکر THANK YOU Sana GUL sana.gul@nu.edu.pk Regional Research Officer PAN Localization Project Center for Research in Urdu Language Processing

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