This paper looks at the implementation of the DESD from a global perspective. It takes the position that quality education is fundamental for learning how to live sustainably, and that the DESD needs to be better positioned in the education landscape and conceived as a global social movement that must be fostered and nurtured for the well-being of…

This article focuses on the evolution of school projects in three areas of concern: appreciation of different cultures, understanding world problems, and commitment to international cooperation. Each section covers the general lines of educational development and detailed descriptions of individual projects representative of basic trends. (SM)

The need for international education is undeniable when we examine the interdependence of our economic and environmental systems and the declining knowledge base of Americans concerning international issues. The President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies was established to address this problem, and focused on the…

Presenting an international perspective on non-formal education development efforts for women, this booklet contains (1) an article on women in development, (2) highlights of nonformal education projects for women, and (3) a bibliography of documents and journals on world-side issues related to women in development. The article is an overview of…

Large excerpts are presented from a document sent by UNESCO to all of its Member-States, a draft recommendation for submission to the general conference of UNESCO at its 19th session to be held in October 1976. Part 1 contains the preliminary report on the position of adult education and on the possible scope of the regulating action proposed.…

This document, which provides an overview of current educational policy and planning issues in Europe, was prepared prior to a UNESCO international congress on the planning and management of educational development. It is composed of five sections: (1) major economic, political, and social developments; (2) educational developments; (3)…

The report, published by the Commission as directed by the Executive Board of UNESCO, was charged to take into consideration the formulation of UNESCO's future programs in education. This agenda item presents the comments of the Director-General, in which the origin of the Commission's work, general observations, main orientation of the report,…

These two agenda items present: 1) observations by the UNESCO Executive Board on the Report of the International Commission of the Development of Education, and 2) a note by the Director-General comparing the Report's recommendations to the principles of UNESCO's existing program of education. The Executive Board observes six orientations…

The text of a speech at a UNICEF conference in Australia, this document discusses how development education has come into being, why it is important, and prospects and problems for furthering the work. Amidst criticism of the sincerity of donor charity, the honesty and effectiveness of helping agencies, media overexposure, and the questioning of…

The results of a 1975 seminar designed to examine the potential of a United Nations University are summarized. Considering that the university is still in the early stages of policy planning, the seminar was one means of demonstrating that there are people and organizations who support the university. Topics for discussions included: (1) What Is…

The results of a 1974 colloquium designed to discuss the preliminary feasibility of a United Nations University are provided. Twenty-five representatives from San Francisco Bay area institutions of higher learning met to discuss general programs and policies, bay area regional cooperation and collaboration, communications, and educator role. The…

Educators, politicians, and members of international organizations shared concerns, ideas, and experiences in the area of expanding dimensions of world education at this international conference. Three major topics focused on illuminating global concerns and potentialities. Topic I, education for development, was discussed by eight authors whose…

Global society is polarized between the modern capitalist sector and the marginal sector, which is composed of indigenous, poor, and ethnic, tribal people. The problems of education for groups in Latin America, key issues in planning to meet their needs, and strategies to resolve them, are the focus of this publication. Nine papers provide a…

As the world becomes increasingly interdependent, the role of public education in the United States becomes correspondingly vital. In order for the United States to function in such a world its young persons, the leaders of tomorrow, must be able to understand how such a world works. Yet, as recent studies have show, the youth of the United States…

The responsibility of the U.S. House of Representatives Task Force on Hunger is to investigate the causes and dimensions of world hunger and to develop legislative recommendations addressing the issues raised. At this hearing, the issue discussed was of basic education as a crucial link in expanding opportunities for poor and hungry people to…