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Harnessing Machine Translation and NLP for African Language Empowerment: Innovations, Challenges, and Cultural Impact

  • Unique Paper ID: 168047
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4
  • PageNo: 741-751
  • Abstract:
  • The objective of this study is to explore the development and implementation of machine translation (MT) and natural language processing (NLP) tools for African languages, emphasizing their role in cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and global participation. The research employs a community-driven approach, focusing on recent innovations such as crowdsourced data collection and the application of multilingual models to address challenges such as data scarcity and dialectal variations. Case studies, including the Masakhane Project and Mozilla’s Common Voice, are examined to highlight successful implementations driven by local communities. Results indicate that these technologies significantly improve access to education, preserve linguistic diversity, and support economic development by enabling broader market access for African businesses. The discussion emphasizes the need for continued collaboration between technologists, linguists, and local communities to ensure that future innovations are inclusive, representative, and sustainable. This study concludes that MT and NLP tools tailored to African languages offer a critical path forward in reducing the digital divide and promoting global participation in an increasingly interconnected world.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4
  • PageNo: 741-751

Harnessing Machine Translation and NLP for African Language Empowerment: Innovations, Challenges, and Cultural Impact

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