The developing countries and international agencies which possess limited human, financial and technical resources cannot hope to solve the information problems by methods similar to those of the more affluent countries. For them the solution probably lies in the establishment of co-ordinating centers for information and documentation at the…

This report describes the activities of a UNESCO consultant who visited Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi for the purpose of assisting local education agencies in the Biology Teaching Pilot Project. The consultant's report briefly summarizes the status of the School Science Project (SSP) in these East African countries. Also listed are the…

This pamphlet, 1 in a series of 4 concerning international education, presents an examination of the major policy issues confronting higher education in the U.S. and in relating meaningfully to overseas societies. The recommendations for U.S. research overseas can be summarized in 4 major points: (1) U.S. scholars, universities, and donors have…

A questionnaire survey was sent to the 2,270 Iranian physicians in the United States in 1973 to determine intentions to return to Iran and reasons for not returning. Results from the 760 returns show the most frequently cited reasons for not returning were professional, particularly lack of medical facilities and equipment in Iran. (JT)

Describes briefly the development of distance teaching (a combination of correspondence plus broadcasting plus face-to-face teaching) with focus on its application in developing countries where for economy reasons the tutor's role is limited and must, according to the author, concentrate on dialogue with students and communication of educational…

A description of the Telescundaria program designed to offer secondary education to Mexican youth in small, scattered villages via television. (JY)

This paper defines mass science, presents an assessment of its uses and abuses in China during the Cultural Revolution decade, and analyzes the future of mass science in China. (Author/BB)

Analyzes the role of social scientists working in India during the June 1975 to March 1977 political emergency, when publication and teaching were affected by the threat of censorship. Concludes that this time was one of either demoralization or corruption of social scientists. Journal availability: see SO 507 083. (KC)

Considerations for adopting self-concept theory in vocational choice for the Arab Middle East are explored, examining three limitations. It is concluded that the self-concept theory of vocational choice is not yet viable for this area of the world. (Author)

This selected, annotated bibliography of information resources in English and/or French is divided into sections on books; documents and articles; UNESCO publications; reference works; and African periodicals. A list of institutions concerned with education in Africa is included, as well as educational documentation and information services in…

Presents a discussion of population education policies in the developing countries, with special emphasis on the results of the World Population Conference held in Bucharest in 1974. (BB)

Due to the "education explosion," countries are producing large numbers of educated unemployed, who are unwilling to work in the traditional sector and unable to work in the trade sector. Educational goals must be reassessed in terms of furthering national development. (WI)

Discusses a rural education program, which was implemented in the Gezira Irrigated Area (as defined with a map) in Sudan. The aim of the project was the socioeconomic development of the Gezira tenant farmers through discussion of specifically designed educational programs in village viewing clubs. (JEG)

This report of empirical information gathered from institutions in the public library network during a brief visit to Vietnam includes descriptions of the National Library, its classification scheme, the National Bibliography, the Library Council, the Hanoi People's Library, the Saigon National Library (now National Library No. 2), and the Social…