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Title: EFFECT OF LANGUAGE ON POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF MDGS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY INTERPRETERS
Authors: Dr. Doofan Bulaun
Volume:3 Issue: 4
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Dr. Doofan Bulaun University of Mkar, Mkar P.M.B. 017 Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
MLA 8 Bulaun, Dr. Doofan. "EFFECT OF LANGUAGE ON POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF MDGS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY INTERPRETERS." Int. J. Arts&Humanities, vol. 3, no. 4, Apr. 2019, pp. 142-154, ijah.org/more2018.php?id=10. Accessed Apr. 2019. APA Bulaun, D. (2019, April). EFFECT OF LANGUAGE ON POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF MDGS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY INTERPRETERS. Int. J. Arts&Humanities, 3(4), 142-154. Retrieved from ijah.org/more2018.php?id=10 Chicago Bulaun, Dr. Doofan. "EFFECT OF LANGUAGE ON POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF MDGS IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY INTERPRETERS." Int. J. Arts&Humanities 3, no. 4 (April 2019), 142-154. Accessed April, 2019. ijah.org/more2018.php?id=10.
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Keywords: Language, Policy implementation, MDGs, community interpreting
Abstract: The aim of MDGs is to encourage development by improving social and economic condition in the world's poorest countries. At the heart of the goals is the recognition that for this global initiative to be effective, all people need to be included and language is the key to inclusion. Language is at the centre of human activity, self-expression and identity. Recognizing the primary importance that people place on their own language fosters the kind of true participation in development that achieves lasting results. In Nigeria, majority of the people in rural communities and some urban communities cannot communicate in English language. These are the people that need development the most. They require knowledge of the MDGs to enhance their livelihood. Unfortunately, both the policy and implementation processes of the MDGs are anchored in English language. This study seeks to examine the effect of language on the policy implementation of the MDGs in Nigeria. This study adopts a descriptive approach to investigate the problem and proofer solution. The study therefore recommends that the MDGs should employ community interpreters that will step down the knowledge required by all Nigerians to ensure effective implementation of MDGs policies.
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