Discusses the potential importance and the major issues of the United Nations (UN) Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in 1979. (SL)

Argues for the 1979 World Conference on Science and Technology for Development to review "real" issues relating to the internal causes of scientific and technological backwardness of the less developed countries. (SL)

British colonial rule created an internal market for books in the English Language. How this market has affected the publishing industry is discussed. (MBR)

Outlines the first South-East Asian conference on university physics education held in Penang, Malaysia, May 16-21, 1977, to identify, analyze, and compare physics curricula and to improve physics education in developing countries. (SL)

Describes programs at the universities of Zurich and Lausanne for training students from non-industralized countries in architectural design, the construction of buildings, and town planning. (SL)

Educational programs for rural working populations must be developed and evaluated with an awareness of the progress of economic development in those areas. (AV)

This paper examines the informal economy and its relationship to commonly held theories of industrial development. Evidence is presented which contradicts the prevailing assumption that informal economies will disappear with the advance of modern industrial growth. (Author/JDH)

Reports results of a survey of Commonwealth universities concerning involvement with nonformal education through training, research, or special programs. Provides a country-by-country summary and analyzes specific programs. Includes future research needs. (CH)

The author describes the Theatre for Development program in Africa. This program uses native community theater to teach the public lessons about health, work methods, and other topics that the public is unlikely to pursue actively through the print media. (CH)

The Dominican Republic has taken steps to develop and implement a comprehensive plan (called Plan Sierra) for national natural resources management. The plan (which includes an environmental education component) demonstrates a commitment to Stockholm Recommendation 96 in a way that could become a model for other Latin American nations. (JN)

Current research in developing countries on the inservice education and training of teachers (INSET) and on the effects of examination systems on teaching is reviewed. Annotated reference lists are provided. (Author/MT)

Examines cultural dependence in Nigeria and the manner in which university education enhances such dependancy by promoting the process of elite formation. Concludes by suggesting an alternative model of university education and cultural development. (BSR)

This article explores environmental health and epidemiology topics relating to international health, focusing on population issues, underdeveloped countries, and food supply problems. (CB)

Reviews the history of transborder data flow (TDF) and the principles set forth by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Glenerin Declaration. Two major issues relating to TDF--national sovereignty and economic and trade concerns--are discussed. Future issues, including an international policy and standardization, are…

Highlights the underlying themes of Mao Zedong's views on national development and reviews his major arguments on the synthesis of foreign and Chinese ideas, methods of development, and key issues of the modernization process. The guiding principles that Mao advocated for education are discussed in the larger context of societal development. (GEA)