Attempts to draw a line between the functions of metropolitan universities and those of African universities, and formulates university library objectives in both contexts, with special emphasis on Nigerian university libraries. (VT)

Provides the background to the present trends in Nigerian education, comments on the expediency of the current moves, analyzes the issue in light of C. E. Beeby's (1966) hypothesis of educational stages and raises some questions relevant to the Universal Primary Education program in Nigeria, vis-a-vis the present level of social and economic…

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)