Identifies the developing nations of the Pacific Rim to be the Philippines, Indonesia, and 21 small states such as Fiji and Papua, New Guinea. Discusses the political and economic factors which both hinder and aid the governments of these nations. Contends that the region's tremendous potential is unrealized because of economic underdevelopment…

Community based rehabilitation for disabled persons in developing nations is contrasted with institutionally based rehabilitation. A strategy is proposed which combines the two approaches and includes greater economic realism, design of advanced training programs, provision of reliable transportation, and more outreach and follow-up activities by…

Concludes that thanks to Nigeria's 1979 Constitution and to its independent courts, the press in that country has escaped serious mauling in spite of political and human frailties. (FL)

Describes the contrasting policies and viewpoints of Zambia and Malawi toward their neighboring nation, South Africa. Notes the economic and political pressures that bordering nations experience and details how these affect official policies and unofficial attitudes. (JDH)

The author discusses the use of popular theater as an adult education tool. She emphasizes its use in information campaigns. (CH)

The author compares the liberal idealist theory of education with a Marxist theory. He suggests that in the developing nations, changes in schooling will parallel stages in development, and specific norms, values, and habits will be fostered by the schools. (CT)

Discusses: (1) problems of engineering education; (2) continuing engineering education (CEE); (3) CEE needs of developing countries (updating teacher competence, improving knowledge of professional practices of young engineers, and others); and (4) CEE programs in India (discussing faculty-oriented programs, professional societies programs,…

Discussion of employee and employer perceptions of the role of library development consultants highlights three general attributes (technical expertise, critical viewpoint, personal attitudes); methods of employing consultants; use of consultants in developing countries; and aid agencies, which serve as links between employers and consultants.…

Review of state of public library practice in Nigeria from historical times to present highlights social impact; profile of public and state libraries; resources available; effects of library legislation; problems (high illiteracy rate, lack of adequate funding, personnel, inadequate educational planning, communication); and prospects for future.…

Proposed a theoretical framework suggesting that the more available women are and the better marketable skills they possess, coupled with expanded job opportunity and reasonable reward, the more female labor-force participation rates should increase. Reviews data from census reports in Hong Kong which were consistent with the proposed arguments.…

Indicates that teaching materials used in industrialized countries are not appropriate and often cannot be adapted for the use in developing countries. Having students help with production of teaching aids increases their motivation for using them. (JOW)

Results of a survey of special education in developing countries in Africa and outside of Africa indicated that only a small percentage of handicapped children receive schooling and that opportunities for training special educators are scarce. (Author/CL)

Three Indian adult education institutions present brief reports on their objectives, activities, and accomplishments: the Karnataka State Adult Education Council of Mysore, Gujurat Vidyapith of Ahmedabad, and the Bikaner Adult Education Association of Bikaner. (AJ)

In 1996, UNICEF's 50th anniversary year, the organization celebrated its achievements in saving and improving the lives of millions of children and women. At the same time, it took stock of the many lessons learned from a half century at the forefront of development. As a result of this assessment, UNICEF took several important measures to…

Although many of the 100 million women employed in the developing world are entrepreneurs, they are often unable to become self sufficient or to adequately support their families through entrepreneurship. However, in the past decade, several entities, from microlending banks to United Nations task forces, have intervened to enable women in…