Discusses cultural diversity and national unity in Indonesia, a country with a population of 165 million people from over 300 ethnic groups. Examines the philosophical basis of the Indonesian way of life and the country's national symbol of unity, "Bhineka Tunggal Ika," which means "unity in diversity." (GEA)

Describes vocational education in China. Indicates that China is depending heavily on vocational educators to lead the effort to modernize the country's industry and service sector. Also discusses vocational education teachers. (JOW)

Although international work may not be for everyone, there are many overseas opportunities for those who are willing to understand the requirements and make the necessary commitment. (JOW)

Describes ways in which indigenous authors and publishers are trying to provide a Nigerian literature that preserves cultural history while meeting modern literacy needs. Lists several biographies.(FL)

Summarizes six studies that look at (1) development news in two Asian countries, (2) U.S. media citations in "Neues Deutschland," (3) censoring ("editing") the comics, (4) how newspapers cover education in three countries, (5) newspaper advertisements in Canadian election campaigns, and (6) school-press relations. (FL)

UNESCO nations were surveyed about education of gifted children. Developed nations' programs were most extensive, Communist countries were wary of elitism, and developing nations had more pressing concerns. Nations had difficulties with identifying "gifted" students, funding, and finding qualified teachers, but commitment to programs for…

The author discusses economic development and its effect on poor women in developing countries. She covers constraints to participation in training that affect women. Implications are presented. (CH)

Two articles describe the establishment of national archives in Kenya and in Zanzibar. Kenya's history of mismanagement and destruction of documents by various governments and poor advice by foreign consultants is traced, and the value of Zanzibar's agricultural archives for national development and public administration is discussed. (CDD)

Discusses the basis for idea of harmonizing initial education of entrants to information professions. Progress toward coordination of curriculum, which is rare in developed countries although being adopted in schools in developing nations, is sketched from UNESCO discussions of 1974 through current activities of non-governmental organizations.…

Reviews MICRO-ISIS, a mini-micro version of a widely used software package developed by UNESCO for managing bibliographic information, and describes the design and implementation of a monograph catalog as a sample application. The value of this software for smaller libraries in developing countries is emphasized. (Author/LRW)

This article reviews some work that illustrates the problem of developing managers in developing nations and draws on experience gained from discussing these issues with African managers, students, and academics in order to consider an alternative way of approaching development in Africa. (Author/CT)

Reviews network coverage of Latin America, asserting that an orientation toward visually exciting crises without an adequate longitudinal awareness, encourages a lack of attention to social developments, with adverse foreign policy consequences. (MS)

The author points out the multifaceted aspects of the problems associated with rural women's need for money and financial services and outlines innovative schemes in this area such as the bank for the landless in Bangladesh, a savings and loan cooperative for market women in Nicaragua, and a savings development movement in Zimbabwe. (CT)

Discusses the problems of social adjustment for children as Nigeria struggles with two cultures--its traditional culture and its Western colonial past. Identifies effects on present day child rearing practices in families and villages. (DST)

Provides excerpts from two talks given by Paulo Freire in February 1985, in which he reiterated the need to develop a theoretical framework from which an empowering, humanistic pedagogical structure can be built and proposed a pedagogy that forces learners to think critically and adopt a critical attitude toward the world. (GC)