Use of Official Languages : MINAC’s Efforts Lauded
- Par Eulalia AMABO
- 28 août 2020 14:06
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An evaluation team from the Bilingualism Commission made the remark after a working session with the Minister and other staff on August 27, 2020.
Different efforts made as well as mechanisms put in place by the Ministry of Arts and Culture in ensuring the use of English and French when issuing official documents have been appreciated by Prof. Jean Marie Bodo, Member of the National Commission on the Promotion of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism (NCPBM) who led an evaluation team to the ministry. Arts and Culture Minister, Bidoung Mkpatt who received the team, presented some adopted measures by the Ministry to make sure both official languages are accorded equal value as prescribed in Section 2(2) of the December 24, 2019 law relating to the promotion of bilingualism.
In his preliminary statement, Minister Bidoung Mkpatt said the ministry which is charged with the promotion of languages and cultures in Cameroon has the responsibility of encouraging the use of English and French in its different activities. To best safeguard national archives for national and international use, the Minister said when documented in both languages communicates the message aptly.
On March 5, 2020, Minister Bidoung Mkpatt signed a ministerial decision creating a bilingualism committee in his ministry. The decision which comprises five articles highlighted the expected functions of the committee, which Prof. Jean Marie Bodo after an evaluation mission lauded the efforts.
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