Translators, Entrepreneurs, or Both?

Carlos Djomo ()
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Carlos Djomo: USN ESIT - Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 - École supérieure d'interprètes et de traducteurs - Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3

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Abstract: This presentation tackles the challenges translation practitioners face in Cameroon regarding securing market access, enforcing business practices, and leveraging long-term outlooks in today's globalised industry. Given the rapid advances in technology and, as a consequence, a pressing need to redefine roles in an AI-dominated era, we review what it takes to train "fit-for-market" translators. Would the focus be on translation, entrepreneurship, or both? Based on data collected through an online questionnaire with professional translators trained in Cameroon, we review business challenges, highlight training loopholes, and suggest innovative (yet overlooked) strategies to help graduates transition from mere content mediators into transpreneurs – business owners with value and impact.

Keywords: translator training; entrepreneurship; transpreneurs; small business management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023-06-20
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Published in ATSA Conference 3, Association for Translation Studies in Africa (ATSA); Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI), Jun 2023, Buea, Cameroon

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