Seven projects operating in five countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia) are described in terms of development, current status, and activities. Most notable are the Asian Mass Communication Research and Information Centre (AMIC) and the International Serials Data System Regional Centre (ISDS). (JAB)

Recommends policy needs for aid to developing countries which is currently approached through a combination of investments in resources with communication to promote increases in material welfare and social services for the rural poor. (MH)

Describes and analyzes the aid given to the Library of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) by the Library of the Technical University of Berlin (TUB) from the latter part of the 1960's to the end of 1974; and concludes with general recommendations for library aid projects. (VT)

Describes the schematics, inputs, and outputs of a story hour program; and the background and environment, organization, and response and observations of the Aradina Media Resource Centre Experience in developing story hour sessions. Discussion of observations include indications of popularity, problems which emerged, and some suggested solutions.…

Suggestions are given for improving health conditions in developing countries and the role of donor countries is examined with respect to health aid policies. (MA)

Describes six major functions pertinent to the university and its role in the developmental process; contrasts the "ideal African university" with that of the university in the Netherlands comparing academic standing, research priorities, intellectual leadership, manpower development, and the processes of economic and social development;…

Here the essential function that the non-developed world fills for the industrialized communities is brought under critical discussion. (Editor/RK)

Examining the rural self-help or "harambee" movement in Kenya, this article presents data indicating: education projects consistently account for nearly half of all self-help when measured by either project value or volume at the national level, while agriculture and health related activities, at 10 percent each, represent the second…

This bibliography is a result of a survey undertaken by the International Bureau of Education (IBE) to disseminate information on existing bibliographical tools which may be useful to educational documentation and information officers. It was mainly based on the reference collection of the IBE Documentation Center. The materials included in the…

Many of the norms held by scientists are threatened by trends of nationalism and multinational industrialization. The code of the scientist and the ethics of development need to be considered concurrently. (Author/CP)

Discusses the development of the status of science and technology in the Latin American countries. (SL)

This overview of developments in international telecommunications networks focuses on their importance for developing countries and the necessary interdependence of all countries. Highlights include digital technology, telephone service, packet switching networks, communications satellites, fiber optic cables, and possible future developments.…

Maintains that the teaching of traditional tropical agriculture through the presentation of large numbers of categories or types tends to overemphasize superficial differences at the expense of comprehending the inner essence of life as it exists for the majority of the world's farmers. Offers an alternative approach which claims to foster greater…

Evaluates several recent models designed for improving formal and nonformal education in developing countries. Most are explanatory rather than process models and have little value in developing, maintaining, and evaluating educational programs for development. Recommends the Hutchens model which includes most of the variables considered in a…

A survey of childhood disabilities was conducted in Yemen covering the three main cities and 37 towns and villages. Results indicated a disability prevalence rate of approximately 13% of which over 30% were oral or auditory based and over 20% were visual. (Author/DB)