A general statement on the current status of communications media in developing countries. (HB)

The role and status of women in Africa has changed profoundly since the end of the colonial period. Many differences in women's status and role are based on geography, history, nationality, political and socioeconomic systems, culture, and religion. (JR)

Argues for the supply of food, fertilizers, technical assistance, and other aids to impoverishered countries. Presents data birth and food rates for areas of the world. (CP)

Condensed from "UNESCO Chronicle, Volume 14 (October 1968), 372-75.

This is the transcript of the "Focus on Refugees," proqram conducted by the Overseas Development Council. Remarks from the following participants are included: (1) Sarah Brandel, Associate Fellow at the Overseas Development Council; (2) Gary Perkins, Chief of Mission of the Washington Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

The background of the educational system in North Yemen is reviewed and some of the problems facing the system are described. The findings from examining documents and on-site visitations are summarized as follows: (1) the view is confirmed that developing countries with long history and cultural heritage are torn between keeping their traditions…

Generalized conclusions presented in this paper on the use of computer-based education techniques in nations with developing educational systems are based on an 18-month study conducted in Brazil from 1975 to 1977. This study was the first of its kind in Latin America, and the results should be of interest to nationals of developing nations as…

This paper examines the International Organization of Journalists (IOJ), which it identifies as a Soviet-dominated organization. The paper suggests that the IOJ has capitalized on "Third World" countries' discontent with Western news media by offering itself as the ideological leader and trainer of anti-Western journalists. It then…

The author relates some experiences regarding special education in developing countries. Pointed out is the presence of such basic principles as the priority of the handicapped and the importance of the human relationship. (SBH)

In the last 15 years Malaysia has witnessed tremendous changes in the socio-political and economic fields, which have been reflected in the country's educational system. Formerly evaluation in the schools was synonymous with the term or yearly school achievement tests, or the administration of periodic standardized achievement tests. In December,…

Different approaches to economic assistance for developing nations have been used over the years. These basically involved building institutional structures such as those found in developed nations and the introduction of investments and industrialization. The Interuniversity Research Program on Institution Building studied various aspects of…

In this UNITAR News issue are surveyed some of the elements of technological change and their effect on development. The key issues are presented in digest form to stimulate questions, disseminate ideas, and present a range of opinions. Included in this issue is a chart showing the various bodies, committees, and commissions comprising the United…

This report examines what people in the developing countries think about population policy--a topic that is emerging as a subject of critical concern to governments of those countries. In 1973, five seminars were held in different parts of the developing world. Each seminar was limited to 20-25 participants selected from five to nine countries.…