The author describes the historic role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and calls NGOs the "Third Forum." He talks about the variety of organizations in this group and factors that affect their popularity. He identifies some of the major NGOs working in the field of adult education. Issues are discussed. (CH)

The operations of the National Standard Reference Data System, National Bureau of Standards, are described as an example of private/public organization cooperation. (5 references) (SM)

This chart profiles public/private controversies and the current status of these aspects of the information sector: electronic mail, sensing satellites, transborder data flows, government printing, trade information, merger of computers and communications, and small business administration. (SW)

Examines competition for "repackaging"--i.e., creating guides, indexes, and points of access to government information--which currently exists between government agencies and private industry. Actions by federal agencies to destroy free-market conditions and the need for development of a consistent policy to guide public/private sector relations…

Reviews the first five years of Independent Local Radio (ILR), a broadcasting system comprised of locally managed and directed stations which originate virtually all their own material. ILR programing, which is designed to provide an attractive and well-rounded service for local listeners, is financed by advertisements. (RAO)

There is a trend toward international collaboration among quality assurance agencies (QAAs) and the internationalisation of higher education in Japan. This paper is examines how Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) can establish a network in the region as it promised to do in the Tokyo Declaration. However, it is very hard for JUAA, a…

In order to broaden its sources of funding, a child care resource and referral agency must follow several steps. First, the agency must identify its customers, who are typically children, parents, providers, employers, and the government. Next, the agency must define its functions, which may include advocacy; education and training; day care;…

The Supportive Services Program for Older Persons is designed to demonstrate that a private market for home and community-based health related services can be developed in response to the demand expressed by older people and their families. The objective of the program is to expand the service options available to older people by letting market…

This GAO fact sheet provides information on public and private organizations that operate local Head Start programs and the kinds of facilities used for Head Start programs. Particular emphasis is placed on the number of Head Start programs that are operated by or use the facilities of churches, synagogues, or other religious organizations. Data…

The development of modern public relations is traced in this paper. The opposition of James Madison and his colleagues to involving the federal government in projects of "public interest" because they had seen the system abused by British authorities is explained, and the efforts of nineteenth century leaders within the railroad industry…

The symposium was conducted to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas on the various forms of private and government resources, to offer an opportunity for mutual discussion of concrete problems and potential solutions, and to issue a report for the information of officials and specialists of private agencies. The participants at the…

If new recreation facilities are to be provided, the public sector, recognizing its financial constraints, should encourage the commercial sector to provide them. (PS)

Lists the best-known national government agencies and foundations involved in funding of telecommunications system construction, training, and programing. (Author/GC)

The paper describes a model program for learning disabled children who do not qualify for special education placement. The model emphasizes thorough evaluation, frequent reevaluation, staff accountability, program flexibility, and recognition of the parents' role of the child's education. (Author/CL)