Proposal of translating Openoffice to Sidama Language
This proposal is about creating NLC project for Sidama Language. It
addresses 3 isues.About the target language, the project goal, and Our team.
The target language
Sidama Language is one of the languages spoken in Ethiopia. It is
written With Latin Alphabet. It is the language spoken by the Sidama people,
90% of whom do not speak Amharic/the national language of Ethiopia/, or any
other language beyond the Sidama language.In addition, this language is used
by people who live in the poor part of the world(daily income of less than
$2 per person). So, the translation of Openoffice to this language is very
significant for this people .
The Project Goal
Our team needs openoffice.org to be translated to Sidama Language,
inside the Native Language Confederation. We wish to register a level two
project. We have also already established a team of contributors for this
project.
The team
The Project initiators are from Ethiopia. This team has been localizing
openoffice.org to Afan Oromo. We have aimed at localizing many of the native
languages spoken in Ethiopia.
Our team will be lead by:
-Arade Tariku ......- Bsc. degree in Electrical Engineering. He has
developed applications in Sidama language.He is committed to act as a
responsible entrepreneur and inspired many Sidama speaking people to
participate in this project.
-Belayneh Melka, Bsc. degree in Electrical Engineering. Has also developed
lots of applications and Database Systems in Sidama Language.
In addtion, lots of Sidama Language speaking intellectuals will
participate on this project.
About the project:
Information for setting up the project:
Username: ooosid
Project Name: dm
ISO code: dm
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