A12n-policy -- Language and ICT policies in Africa
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A12n-policy is a list for discussing policy issues for support of multilingual information and communications technology (ICT) and localization in Africa. A12N (or a12n) stands for "Africanization" (a + 12 letters + n) in the same way that I18N (i18n) and L10N (l10n) stand for the dual processes of internationalization of ICT and localization of content & computer software. A12N basically covers I18N and L10N in Africa. To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the A12n-policy Archives. (These back-up archives are complete.) To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the A12n-policy Archives. (The formal archives are missing the first 2 messages.)
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