A profile of Israel is sketched in this paper. Emphasis is placed on the nature, scope, and accomplishments of population activities in the country. Topics and sub-topics include: location and description of the country; population--size, growth patterns, immigration patterns, differentials in growth, age structure, rural/urban distribution,…

The activities of the Planning and Grants Committee of the Council for Higher Education (Israel) are presented in this annual report for 1977-78. The address of the committee chairman emphasizes the need for insuring the essence and quality of Israeli higher education. The report of the Director General summarizes the committee's activities for…