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Knowledge Centre on Interpretation

The role of homegrown interpretation in development

"If you want the different African countries to cooperate, first of all they need to be able to speak together"

The linguistic diversity of Africa is stunning, but with over 1,500 languages spoken across the continent, communication can be a challenge – even within countries themselves. Good interpretation is needed for effective cooperation; training interpreters on the continent can provide this.

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