Research reports were of two forms--subjective reports by observers of the various activities, and objective measures of changes in knowledge and/or attitude. The difficulties encountered in evaluation are discussed but the results of the evaluation are not included. Samples of the four questionnaires are presented. (AG)

Problems were encountered in designing an illustrated program on contraceptive techniques for India's rural population where illiteracy is high and hundreds of different languages are spoken. Field trials of a picture program indicated the ability to "read" a picture is an acquired skill. (Author)

Discusses the history of the inequality of world incomes on the basis of a four-fold classification of societies. Indicates that a zero-growth, industrial, ontological, non-destructive society is predictable in the future due to man's expansion from isolated ecosystems into one single world. (CC)

An analysis of the fear of several developing nations that satellite technology will lead to widespread erosion of their culture. (HB)

Results achieved by researchers in the field of genetic plant engineering are described. However, it is believed that if their efforts were more decentralized, more farmers, especially in developing countries, could benefit and substantial advances made in production. (BL)

The prosperity of developing countries largely depends upon rural development. Rural people must be made familiar with basic knowledge of biology which they can use in agriculture and other activities. (PS)

By focusing on a narrow but dramatic issue--rural education in Latin America--this paper explores the more general theme of the relationship between schooling and political development. (Author)

The rationale underlying the emphasis of current UNESCO programs on renovation and reorientation of formal and nonformal systems of education in rural areas introduces a series of papers which emphasize the need for coordinated, long-term planning for rural development. (SM)

In this article focus is on some aspects of the planning of educational systems, a fundamental issue involved in developing educational and training programs for rural development. The need for planning of the organization and work of individual institutions and services responsible for education in rural areas is discussed. (SM)

Better organization of the agricultural sector, expansion of production capabilities, increased employment, satisfaction of the country's needs, and improved productivity are the guidelines considered in the planning and development of the agricultural vocational training system in Algeria. Charts illustrate and clarify the organization of this…

A look at the use of educational radio in several developing nations. (HB)

A description of an intensive training course dealing with all aspects of educational broadcasting. (HB)

Ideas for education concerning American attitudes toward developing countries and resolution of such worldwide problems as poverty and population are presented. These are designed to help students appreciate various dimensions of development related to their own world. (SM)

Author shares experiences and insights, acquired while working in education in Kenya, which might help teachers who want their classes to have an exciting study of the country. (Author)