Discusses classes of decision makers, factors that determine selection, the role of economic analysis, general considerations in planning and proposing a new educational media project at a national level, and decision making at the project management level. (JEG)

Describes the Agency for International Development (AID) and National Science Foundation (NSF) Scientists and Engineers in Economic Development (SEED) programs. SEED is a low budget program designed to send individuals to lesser developed countries, particularly Africa, to work on a one-to-one basis with local country scientists, engineers, and…

The OECD consultation and surveillance mechanism is discussed in detail in this article. Four phases are identified and examined: (1) Notification, (2) Consultation, (3) Supervision, (4) Post-operation. This system is designed to provide the safest possible conditions for sea dumping of radioactive wastes. (MA)

Reports on the activities of 17 schools which are participating in the United Nation's Associated Schools Project. (GEA)

The ethical issues faced by international nurse consultants are examined, and the ways in which ethical theories can be useful to nurses dealing with ethical conflicts while serving as consultants of other countries are explored. (Author/MLW)

Various projects implemented to combat illiteracy in the Third World are explored. Highlights include women's ability to exercise right to learn, adult illiteracy rates, World Literacy of Canada (WLC), the Nicaraguan literacy crusade, and a WLC development education program that encouraged Canadians to prepare materials in "plain…

Discusses the history of home economics in international development related to women, current involvement of home economics professionals in development endeavors, contributions of home economics to women in development (including strategies aimed at productivity, family welfare, and women-specific projects), and barriers to participation by home…

The focus of teacher education around the world remains narrowly national and may foster negative attitudes toward other countries and societies. Little attention is paid to peace education, global problems, or international issues in teacher education curricula, although the recognition of the importance of teacher preparation to international…

Comments based on the contribution of the author as chairman of the UNESCO symposium held in Paris, December 1975, on conditions calculated to assist the access of workers to education and measures to be taken to ensure their effective participation in the definition and implementation of educational activities of concern to them. (Author/JT)

The development and effectiveness of the Central American Management Institute (INCAE), a 12-year-old school that specializes in training top business administration people in Latin America, is discussed. INCAE's view is that economic development is the key to social change, especially in the third world. (LBH)

This paper surveys the loss of important serials from and about Southeast Asia. At risk titles are described, including statistical serials, publications of regional presses, minority language magazines, science and technology journals, political and non-governmental organization publications, popular or mass press publications, women's magazines,…

Article examines the implications of the use of the notion of "global society" or a "global systems approach" as an organizing metaphor to guide instruction at the pre-collegiate level. (Author)

A look at international coproduction of educational films in Europe. (HB)

The author expresses his concern for incorporating the "unity of mankind" perspective into the elementary curriculum, outlines points at which to influence curriculum, and describes attempts to implement, internationally, his perspective on education. (JH)