Microsoft Local Language Program
Details of the organization
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Microsoft
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International
Website (URL)
http://www.microsoft.com
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Business sector entities
Information about the project
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Microsoft Local Language Program
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As part of its long-term commitment to collaborate with local governments to provide them with the tools and technologies needed to realize the societal and economic benefits of the growing IT industry, Microsoft Corp. today announced the Local Language Program. The Local Language Program is a global initiative that fosters the development and proliferation of regional language groups, enabling them to preserve and promote their language and culture while benefiting from continuing IT advancements. Through this collaboration with local governments to offer citizens the ability to customize leading, value-based Microsoft® software applications with local language capabilities, people around the world will be able to work with PCs -- some for the first time -- in their native languages. Individuals will be able to build skills, open opportunities and realize overall IT progress.
Project website
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/government/LocalLanguage.aspx
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International implementation
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Ongoing
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WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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Information and communication infrastructure
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Access to information and knowledge
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Capacity building
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Enabling environment
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
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Project