Why is a language corpus a community asset?

Short Answer #

Because a language corpus can continue supporting education, preservation, publishing, technology, and community learning for generations.

Expanded Answer #

Many projects create temporary value. A language corpus often creates lasting value. A corpus may support:

• Schools
• Language departments
• Community programs
• Publishers
• Researchers
• Future technologies

Unlike many project deliverables, a corpus often becomes more useful over time. As additional resources are added, opportunities expand. A corpus collected today may continue supporting future generations decades from now. This makes it one of the most important community assets a language program can build.