The importation into developing countries of theories and models of educational administration used in developed nations appears untenable for several reasons, according to a review of the literature in the light of issues raised by T. Greenfield. The field of educational administration in developing countries remains incompletely defined, making…

India's National Adult Education Program ( NAEP), which focuses on the needs of illiterate adults in the 15-35 age group, is described with particular attention given to the importance of improving occupational skills and raising the level of awareness regarding the predicament of the poor and illiterate. (LBH)

Discusses the concept of continuing education in relationship to the problems of Third World countries and the situation in Zambia in particular and outlines existing continuing education efforts there with focus on past and future role of the Center for Continuing Education of the University of Zambia. (JT)

The provisions of adult education programs in Zambia are described and discussed with emphasis on the idea that adult education should be seen as an instrument for promoting the dignity of man with effective programs flexible and responsive enough to meet the needs of the individual regardless of his formal education or where he may be. (WL)

In every Asian country, the majority of the adult population has less than primary education. With the high rate of population increase and national development goals of industrialization and modernization of agriculture, the problem of illiteracy should be expected to become increasingly severe unless adult literacy plans are systematically…

The Brazilian Literacy Movement (MOBRAL-El Movimento Brasileno de Alfabetizacion de Adultos) is discussed in terms of its legal and conceptual bases, organization, participants, technical aspects, and effectiveness. Established by law December 15, 1967 to lower the illiteracy rate in Brazil by improving educational opportunities for the…

This paper is intended as a proposed framework for discussion at UNESCO's Interdisciplinary Symposium on Life-long Education. It synthesizes the papers submitted by re-grouping the questions posed, the problems identified, and the steps taken or considered in order to determine the scope, the nature and the modalities of the process leading to…

This publication is intended to aid educational planners in developing nations in translating national goals and aspirations into educational objectives and in establishing and quantifying priorities among educational objectives. Much of the content is based on a model for setting educational objectives that was developed in Indonesia in 1972. The…

The first working paper for UNESCO's Interdisciplinary Symposium on Life-long Education summarizes for participants some of the problems arising from the evolution of educational systems in the direction of lifelong education, some of the basic issues involved, and some of the requirements it meets and the consequences it may have. The areas…

This document comprises 14 presented papers and related conference materials from a symposium on the Professional Preparation and Development of Educational Administrators in Developing Areas with Emphasis on the Commonwealth Caribbean, conducted in August, 1985. The presentations were divided into three basic areas. Four papers addressed the…

Following a discussion of contrasts between developed and developing countries, this paper describes problems encountered by the Universal Primary Education program, a project in Nigeria designed to promote literacy and eradicate superstititon and ignorance. Specifically, the following problems are described in the light of rural, traditional…

Points out problems of access to schooling in Zambia, especially at the primary and secondary levels and discusses existing types of alternative schooling such as night schools and supervised study groups. Argues that recent private school initiatives are not providing educational opportunities except for a few wealthy urban families. (JHZ)

Examined are the educational problems facing Nigeria, with its ethnic and religious diversity, since the civil war of 1967-70. The most promising project is the Universal Primary Education scheme under which primary education is free of charge and all primary-aged children will be in school by 1981. (KC)

A regional seminar conducted to consider the concept of lifelong education and its implications for curriculum with particular reference to basic learning needs is described in this report. Topics discussed at the seminar, held in two plenary sessions devoted to exchanging views on the concept of lifelong education in the context of conditions in…

In Tanzania there is a shortage of books and materials from other countries, local adaptations and translations of these books and materials, and locally written and produced books and materials. The Tengeru National Community Development Training Center and the Rungemba Adult Center at Iringa need books for students and library as well as the…