World Bank recommendations calling on developing countries to shift some of their higher-education funds to elementary and secondary education have prompted opposition from leaders of the International Association of Universities. (MLW)

Discusses the role of the archivist in recording oral history and the controversy concerning the allocation of resources for this activity when traditional archival functions lack adequate funding. Oral history programs in developing nations are described, with emphasis on funding and training of the interviewers. (CLB)

Presents the context in which the aid chain of adult education operates in Latin America and the Third World. Refers to the characteristics of promotional organizations and international assistance agencies and the way in which the aid chain operates. Suggests ways to overcome major limitations. (CH)

Describes the "Walking Teachers" program in Thailand, developed to bring functional literacy to all adults in the community where they live. The walking teachers have three functions: (1) teaching adult functional literacy, (2) overseeing nonformal educational activities, and (3) coordinating rural development activities in general. (CH)

Examines the nature and effects of federal government control on newspapers in Nigeria, and how action, or lack of action, by state governments, publishers, vendors, and libraries help create gaps in library newspaper files. The results of a national survey are reported and suggestions to improve the situation are offered. (CLB)

Suggests that third world countries should develop their own information base and their own technologies designed especially for their needs, instead of relying on the information and technologies developed for industrialized nations. Emphasizes scientific information and library development. (CH)

Summarizes Blumberg's theory of gender stratification, which emphasizes relative male/female control of economic resources as a main predictor of multiple gender stratification consequences. Reviews evidence from Third World countries that men and women spend income differently, such that, when women lose control of income, family well-being and…

This review of the literature on agricultural information services in less developed countries covers the reasons for interest in such services, problems and issues with existing systems, and recommendations for solutions. Conclusions based on the literature are presented. (54 references) (CLB)

This paper examines the magnitude of the problem of disability facing developing countries; the traditional response to this challenge and its ineffectiveness; the emergence of community-based rehabilitation (CBR); its underlying assumptions and effectiveness in terms of staff training, interagency partnerships, and parental and community…

Describes the use of dBase II at the Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering of India to develop a microcomputer based database. The effectiveness of the system in bibliographic data storage and management, data selection and retrieval, and report preparation is discussed. (7 references) (CLB)

Reviews the role played by the International Federation of Libraries Association, International Standards Organization, and UNESCO in the establishment of international standards for library statistics. The Brazilian literature on the collection of library statistics is then analyzed to evaluate the extent to which such standards have been…

Identifies common themes in the area of youth education in selected developing countries: (1) the emphasis on youth education as part of national development, (2) the importance of political contexts in provision of education and training, and (3) the curricular changing emphasis toward vocational relevance and mastery of the learning process.…

The authors focus on providing opportunities for women in Third World countries in agriculture. A review of the body of knowledge in agricultural development and of the issues surrounding current world food crises is included. (CH)

Reviews the library literature of Pakistan, including library periodicals, conference proceedings, bibliographical aids, reference works, masters theses, and plans and surveys. An analysis of each area of literature is provided, including general trends, effectiveness, and weaknesses. (228 references) (CLB)

Describes a lesson designed to involve students in grades 6 through 8 in learning how geography was affected the problem of world hunger. Emphasis is placed on using maps, globes, atlases, and geographic dictionaries, as well as books, magazines, and other resources. (MES)