Central objective of this study was to examine the existence and the condition of the school input factors of the Brazilian secondary education system in terms of personnel, services, and facilities. (Author)

Educational progress in developing nations has often had adverse effects as objectives were designed after those of well developed countries; tomorrow's educational objectives should be directed toward the development of the individual's aptitude, imparting the ability to learn constantly and attain full development of all faculties for the whole…

A comprehensive overview and analysis of the nutrition status of young children in Third World Countries, problems in and barriers to improving the health and nutrition of these children, and suggested programs and future directions for this area of concern. (DM)

How can developing countries profit from what older countries have found effective in education and at the same time preserve the traditions of their own local society? (Editor)

Planning education in developing countries requires the means of implementation, as well as the decision to begin a program. This can be accomplished best by local experts. Along with improved general education, mandatory on the job training could increase the population's skill level. (BH)

Description of a model nutrition implementation program as a communication system. Focus is on developing countries where, author maintains, there is an over-emphasis on surveys and collection of data. Problems on program implementation are discussed. (LK)

The application of Western methods of development had impeded rather than encouraged progress in many countries. Cultural differences influence the success or failure of a program. (JB)

Increase in research and development (R&D) activity in the industrialized countries has resulted in the expansion of the arms production capacity of the Third World. The transfer of arms production systems is carried out through production under license, subcontracting, and joint production of weapons. Politico-social and economic effects are…

Discusses the use of distance learning, defined as any form of individualized learning which is conducted by a tutor separated from the student by great distances, noting the use of television, radio, correspondence courses, and implications for library services in the Pacific Islands. (EJS)

Discussion of need for adequate training in computer applications and online searching in library schools in developing countries focuses on approaches and strategies adopted in Postgraduate Training Course for Science Information Specialists in South-East Asia at University of Philippines. Advantages of an integrated program are presented. Four…

Cultural institutions and attitudes are being reshaped and often disrupted without warning or intention by the information revolution. Different socio-cultural visions of the information revolution among scholars in France, Japan, and the third world are described. (Author/RM)