The author asserts that the mildly retarded individual in a developing nation like the People's Republic of China is much better able to cope with daily demands than in a complex and technologically sophisticated society. (Author)

A UNESCO consultant describes services provided by academic, public, and school libraries in Mauritius, and discusses levels of professionalism and salaries of librarians, opportunities for library education, and the possibility of developing a national library service. (JAB)

Guidelines are provided for developing illustrations for use in distance education materials for rural adults in different cultural situations. (STS)

The article describes the components of the Bank and how through it nine South-East Asian countries participate in FAO's world-wide agricultural information system (AGRIS). (Author)

Discusses the role that radio can play in keeping in touch with people in rural areas, motivating them to sustain or even increase agricultural productivity through the use of modern techniques, and addressing problems in nutrition, family health and the like. (Author)

Politics, economics and cultural traditions are considered factors in projects to increase consumption of indigenous foods. Special emphasis is given to breastfeeding infants and drinking coconut milk instead of soft drinks. (Author/BB)

Problems and promises associated with nonformal rural education in developing nations are presented. (CP)

Draws attention to the extent to which (1) developments in publishing can better be understood by comparison with developments in other communications media, and (2) internationalization of publishing can be seen as part of the growth of multinational media generally. Implications for publishing and cultural change in underdeveloped countries are…

Exploratory analysis of four aspects of the publishing industry are presented: historical background, channels of distribution, pricing methods and title selection processes. (Author/MBR)

A major problem in establishing effective educational programs in developing nations is seen to be the need to reeducate adults to learn to accept modern values and life skills. (AV)

The authors suggest that much of the in-service training given health care workers in developing countries is not effective. They discuss reasons for this failure and recommend how health institutions can remedy it. (Author/CH)

Examines three myths concerning illiteracy: (1) the Third World remains poor because of high illiteracy rates; (2) nations can be rated on a scale that compares relative literacy rates, and (3) what is needed is a reliable definition. Concludes the real issue is not literacy, but equity and justice. (CH)

The author attempts to capture the flavor of the World Assembly of Adult Education held in Buenos Aires in November 1985. Emphasis is on the Work Group on Adult Civic Education and the concept of popular education. (CH)

Attempts to bring Elsey's methodology in "Social Perspectives on Adult Education" to bear on aspects related to adult education policy and development work. Concludes that social theory perspectives help identify policy issues for adult education in Australia as it moves from random provision to a coherent system. (CH)

Asserts that students need a solid background in world affairs, and that this end can be achieved by making world affairs personally meaningful to students. Describes a project that attempts to help make this connection, and supplies relevant story ideas and questions for an editing assignment. (MS)