Discusses the means to improve the overall flow of knowledge, the relationship of research and development to economic prosperity, problems of keeping managers up-to-date and providing greater coordination on a national scale, and improving the information flow to developing countries. (Editor/JB)

Information sources and suggestions for ways students can study how their community connects with the rest of the world. (MLF)

The world scope of assistance to developing countries and Australia's official contribution are reviewed, the part of Australia's contribution affecting higher education is described, and some administrative issues resulting from expanding developmental assistance programs in higher education are outlined. (MSE)

There is an imbalance of the world's communication and information resources. The debate over the use and control of the means of communication and information in the global political and economic system is indeed serious. (SR)

In the West, the community movement emphasizes grass roots control. In developing countries, however, community movements often reinforce the centralizing tendencies of the emerging nation-states. These third world movements must become independent of plans imposed by national governments, and instead, develop networks of ties with other…

Researchers from 18 different countries as well as representatives of UNICEF and UNESCO attended a conference on international perspectives in child development and social policy. Topics discussed included knowledge and ideology, goals of different social groups, communication problems, and the relationship of research to practice. Bibliographic…

People in the developing world worry about the shrinkage of forests and the scarcity of firewood. An international team of geographers assessed desertification and prepared a map. Students can analyze a simplified map and answer questions that will help them understand desertification. (AM)

Discusses selected sociological barriers to achieving collective adoption of natural resource conservation and development projects in rural areas of developing nations. Suggests collective adoption of innovation is an important component of rural development strategies, especially in poorer strata. (AH)

A social impact assessment (SIA) should accompany plans for land development in developing nations. An SIA team should maintain an ongoing relationship with the community and attempt to implement recommendations. (KC)

Western social science concepts are unproductive in third world situations. The need for decolonization and self-reliance reflects the need for social scientists in developing nations to construct their own research methods and criteria. (KC)

Describes Japan's industrial development and science/technology policy. Topics include policies for promoting industries, rationalization policy for industry, catching up with advanced technology, progression from imitation to creative technology, Japan's advantages in technological development, and problems faced by developing countries today.…

Assesses the state of library education and training based on personal experiences in Zambia, the United States, and Britain. The purpose and environment of library education, graduate and nongraduate library education, and library training are discussed. (EJS)

Discusses factors contributing to structural changes in developing countries and concludes that unemployment and underemployment are best countered by generating new productive activities, developing economic linkages, and stimulating an increase in the number of workplaces. Advocates cooperation among developing nations. (JOW)

Describes a nine-month planning course offered by Belgium's West Flanders Economic Study Office for Indonesian government officials involved in regional planning services. (Author/WB)