About the Workshop
The inclusion of African languages in Natural Language Processing (NLP) research has become a matter of utmost importance. With over 2000 globally recognized African languages significantly underrepresented in the field and their marginalised status in major conferences, it is crucial to address this gap. This workshop aims to raise awareness about the opportunities, gaps, and challenges in NLP for low-resource languages (LRL). We will equip participants with the necessary tools to embark on their NLP journey for LRL by providing guidance on finding resources, technology, and mentorship during talks and panel sessions. Additionally, we will discuss data creation, governance, ethics, and policy in NLP to inform attendees. The workshop will also foster collaborative research and projects focused on community development and NLP in the context of low-resource languages via a pitching session where participants may share their ideas and get feedback.
Speakers
Schedule
Organizers
Thapelo Sindane (UP)
Everlyn Asiko Chimoto (UCT)
Rooweither Mabuya (SADILAR)
Febe de Wet (SU)
Vukosi Marivate (UP)