This book is a report on, and a comparative analysis of, the experiences in vocational and technical education of twenty-three developing countries. Following the introductory section, the second chapter presents brief summaries (schematic presentations) of the educational systems in each of the countries. Focusing on policy, planning, and…

This manual provides information on preventive treatment and improving the health and food of infants, young children, and their mothers in developing nations. The nutrition needs of women during and following pregnancy are outlined, as well as the benefits and problems of breast feeding and weaning techniques. A discussion is presented on the…

The author outlines the socio-cultural and language problems of three main types of developing nations. The first type, the "new developing nations," (sub-Saharan and East Africa) have little to draw upon in terms of a useable socio-cultural or political past. The language problems reflect emphasis on political integration, for which…

This bibliography lists published and unpublished material relating to mass communications in Malaysia, 1945 to 1973. Most of the items listed are written in English and Malay, and a limited number are in Chinese. The bibliography is divided into 21 sections: bibliography and reference material; communication theory, research methods;…

This publication reports on the Regional Experts Meeting on the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development, which was held by UNESCO in Bangkok from February 25-March 4, 1974. Purpose of the meeting was 1) to examine and review the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the projects proposed for it,…

This publication reports on the Third Regional Consultation Meeting on the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development, which was held by UNESCO in Bangkok January 19-24, 1976. Purpose of the meeting was to review the progress of the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) since the 1975 meeting in Tokyo and…

A topical outline for courses in administration for managers of information services, and a set of guidelines for designing and implementing these courses are included in this manual for those responsible for planning, developing, and offering management training programs. Key elements in presenting and developing management skills of information…

This essay describes the relationship of population to the overall development process and is based on a special university lecture given at the London School of Hygiene in February, 1974. The contents include discussions of population trends, reasons for the population explosion, the structure of populations, development inequalities,…

The main objectives of this meeting held in Brazzaville, People's Republic of Congo from July 5 to 10, 1976 were to examine recent efforts made by African Member States to plan and develop their national information systems (NATIS), and make recommendations for the creation of networks of documentation and library services adapted to the rapidly…

The paper addresses the recommendations of the First Caribbean Conference in Mental Retardation held in Jamaica (1970) which have not been implemented in most territories. Focus is placed on adaptation of existing curricula in teacher education to include course work and practica opportunities in special education. Attention is also given to the…

This book is designed to meet the needs of experts working on curriculum planning and evaluation throughout the world, with special attention to the needs of developing countries. It presents both a model for curriculum evaluation and practical guidelines for evaluating new instructional materials. Part 1 contains a single chapter that briefly…

The use of video taping as a technique to bring villagers into meaningful communication with each other and with government leaders is discussed. Three pilot projects are described: (1) a United Nations funded project in Rajasthan, India; (2) a Tanzanian project involving several villages; and (3) the Skyriver, Alaska project. As demonstrated by…

There are three crucial communication links required for the successful transfer of technology in rubber smallholder programs: (1) from smallholder to program planners and managers, (2) within the administrative organization, and (3) from the planners and managers to the smallholders. All three links must be functioning adequately in order to…

This publication focuses on the role and training of front-line development workers (paraprofessionals). It describes the non-formal education approach to their training and to the learning which they facilitate among their neighbors. Several pages are devoted to brief project descriptions illustrating some of the ways in which development…

This newsletter addresses the problems of educating youth for employment in developing nations. The Project Highlights is described in detail and other programs are reviewed. Included is a selective bibliography of case studies and reports pertaining to nonformal youth education internationally. (SL)