Several aspects of educational television as it exists in Western nations are highlighted to underscore the problems of utilizing ETV in less developed countries. (LS)

The planning of a literacy program for youth and marginal adults, development of instructional materials and techniques, and its implementation are discussed in this article. (PT)

Describes UNESCO program experiments which relate literacy to the needs of the people in their everyday life. (DM)

The Village Development Project, in operation in Nepal from 1952 until 1959, was less than successful in its total effect because of competition between U.S. and Indian foreign aid programs and the unfamiliarity of village development workers with rural life. (MF)

A USAID officer outlines the fundamental educational problems faced by the African nations and describes the educational broadcasting program the Congo has developed to deal with some of these problems. (LS)

In a speech before the 45th Annual Convention of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (Washington, November 9-12, 1969), the secretary-general of the Asian Broadcasting Union discusses the educational problems of developing nations and a number of programs attempting to combat these problems. The role of the ABU in improving Asian…

Part of a series edited for "ALA Bulletin by Jean E. Lowrie.

Interview reprinted from the General Electric "Forum. Summer, 1968.

Discusses the factors which determine how well adult literacy campaigns succeed in developing countries. Political motivation, the scope of the program, organizational structure, educational resources, teacher characteristics, and the language of instruction are examined. Ten generalizations concerning the planning of effective literacy training…

Analyzes the effects of educational technology on the educational system and society, focusing on the cultural aspects, to provide a perspective in light of developments in the advanced world. Thirteen references are listed. (MBR)