Programs & Initiatives

Partner-implemented programs under KOWNAIN's umbrella, building language infrastructure, measurement frameworks, and capacity for inclusive AI systems

SLIP

Somali Language Infrastructure Program

A comprehensive program building AI-ready Somali language infrastructure through youth training, dataset creation, linguistic standardization, and ethical governance frameworks.

Youth Capacity Building: Training programs for Somali-speaking youth in language technology

Dataset Creation: High-quality, AI-ready datasets for 25M+ speakers

Implementation Partner: Bookoob Ltd

SMRI

Somali Model Readiness Index

A structured assessment framework measuring how prepared the Somali language ecosystem is to participate in AI systems and knowledge infrastructure.

Data Quality Assessment: Frameworks for evaluating linguistic resources

Standardization Metrics: Measuring linguistic infrastructure maturity

Policy Tool: Strategic investment guidance for stakeholders

SLDC

Somali Language Data Cooperative

A Community Interest Company that collects, curates, governs, and stewards Somali language datasets with ethical safeguards and community benefit principles.

Community Stewardship: Governed data infrastructure for shared resources

Ethical Licensing: Preventing exploitative use of language data

Legal Status: CIC limited by guarantee (England & Wales)

Bookoob Ltd

Implementation partner for SLIP, focusing on practical deployment of language infrastructure tools and training programs.

Strategic Implementation Partner

Supporting Partners

Additional partners and organizations collaborating on capacity building, research, and implementation across KOWNAIN programs.

Partnership Network