Project
Creation of a multilingual reference library
1 April 2011
Last update:26 June 2023
Overview
Funds Allocated: 30 000,00 USD
Period: 2011
Beneficiary countries: Tunisia
Applicant: Centre national de traduction
Presentation
The Ministry of Culture’s National Centre for Translation in Tunis aims to establish a multilingual reference library. The project aims to enhance the Centre’s capacity to provide access to information in foreign languages. It is a part of national policies to promote translation as a gateway to enhanced access to the cultural expressions of other countries.
Main activities
- Selecting and acquiring over 200 multilingual works of reference;
- Holding workshops and seminars to inform the public;
- Delivering foreign language courses to young students and graduates to improve their linguistic skills with a view to enhancing their job opportunities; and
- Communicating and promoting the multilingual reference library.