The world over, none of the so-called developed economies operates in a foreign language, and the use of the former colonial languages in many African countries has definitely contributed to the marginalization of the majority in the development process. 
Duniani kote, hakuna nchi zinazosemekana kuwa zimeendelea zinazotumia lugha za kigeni. Matumizi ya lugha za wakoloni waliotawala nchi nyingi za Afrika yamechangia kubaguliwa kwa wananchi wengi katika mchakato wa maendeleo.