Lists the recommendations of a course in youth leadership offered by the Central Institute of Research and Training in Public Cooperation, New Delhi. Included are: factors that precipitate the malaise from which youth suffers; measures which organizations can take to maximize youth participation in their programs; and some of the activities which…

Some comments on the applicability of television to aiding the rural development of underdeveloped countries. (LS)

Rural and agricultural extension, functional literacy education, preparation of agricultural experts, education of urban dwellers concerning agricultural matters, and other forms of adult education can contribute to modernization in India. (LY)

A description of Freedom House / Books USA, a book distribution program for individuals, libraries and schools in emerging nations. (JB)

A model which provides a valuable framework for helping college students in introductory economics courses appraise development strategies in Third World countries is presented. (Author/RM)

Identifies two key ideas of the proposed New International Economic Order: (1) greater equality in the distribution of incomes, both nationally and internationally; and (2) more intervention to achieve income equality, both by national governments and international agencies. (Author/RH)

The special issue focuses on problems of developing nations in blindness prevention, program development, and rehabilitation of the blind. Included are reports of programs in Indonesia, Jordan, Korea, and India; activities of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind; and descriptions of 24 organizations serving the blind in developing…

Since 1945 many library developments have taken place in the Pacific Islands. The greatest strides have been made in Fiji and Papua New Guinea, which have benefited from the investment placed in educating and training librarians. The lack of trained personnel, however, still remains as an obstacle to library development. (Author/LLS)

Describes connection between the human resources of language and culture and the economic recovery of the United States. Explores necessity of political participation to accomplish this goal. (BK)