Why Local Languages Matter in Digital Inclusion

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Why Local Languages Matter in Digital Inclusion

Short Answer: Local language digital content and services are not a cultural courtesy — they are a functional requirement for digital inclusion. Citizens who are not literate or fluent in English or French cannot meaningfully access digital services delivered only in those languages. Local language AI, voice interfaces, and content expand the reach of digital inclusion to populations that roman-script interfaces cannot serve.