A theoretical framework for consideration of population issues in the classroom links them to economic and social development. (Author/JH)

Examines critically the growth of higher education in India in the post-independence period in order to: (1) analyze the structure of the university system, and (2) study the trends of the development of higher education in quantitative and qualitative terms. (Author/PG)

Article describes new techniques that have been developed for community access at a cable television station and suggests ways they could be adapted for overseas application. (Author/HB)

Describes the objectives of the Association of Geoscientists for International Development, some of which are: to evolve guidelines for training earth science personnel for developing countries, to develop criteria for selecting personnel for international service and to encourage communication between agencies interested in international aid in…

The minutes of the Conference, recording the place, date, attendance, election of officers, agenda, and summaries of major speeches, comprise this document. Adopted resolutions and relevant discussions are presented. These include: (1) guidelines for regional and national actions aimed at improving the status of women; (2) short-term measures to…

In one generation, development progress has transformed the prospects for humankind, and international cooperation has been a catalyst. Technical assistance for developing countries through two predecessor organizations of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had small beginnings in 1950, and grew to become a multimillion dollar…

Government documents, brochures and annual reports of private agencies, and a taped narrative were reviewed to examine the educational and training needs of handicapped children and adults in India. The investigation centered around five questions: Who are the handicapped and how are they defined? What methods are used to identify them and assess…

World food production reached a record high in 1986, exceeding 1985's record by about 1 percent, despite declining food output in Latin America, the United States, Western Europe, and Oceania. World food production generally increased faster than population from 1977 to 1986. Production of agricultural commodities increased at an annual compound…

The complexity of the Indian society can be overwhelming, and preparation for travel in India requires careful and detailed advance planning. Practical suggestions are provided for travelers to help them understand cultural differences, avoid illnesses, and select appropriate clothing for the intense heat. Explanations are given about the monetary…

The Unesco-New World Information Order debate regarding the problems of communication development faced by the Third World is the focus of this paper. The paper begins with a discussion of the reasons for the United States withdrawal from Unesco, mentioning its lack of faith in the purposes, competence, and honesty of the organization. The second…

Although there are a number of complex political, economic, and ecological issues at the root of world hunger, a number of myths have been perpetuated to explain why hunger exists. One myth says that people are hungry because of scarcity; in fact, hunger exists in the face of plenty. The earth is producing more than enough to nourish every human…

The Declaration on Food and Population April 25, 1974, calls on all governments and peoples for action on the interrelated problems of food and population. The authors each present their opinions concerning the declaration and the problems lying behind the statement. (DE)

The Amarpurkashi Village Project in India is an example of a total rural development program that encourages the school-leaving generation to remain. Focus is on the Agro-Industrial Polytechnic that provides training for self-employment and agro-industrial employment. Its approach is an evolving one directed to the rural population. (EA)

Criteria for judging a country's development in librarianship, information science and bibliography are set forth and applied to Iran. (JG)