The analysis discloses lower rates of increase in numbers of elderly, higher proportions of elderly, higher aged-dependency ratios, and lower total-dependency ratios in more developed countries. Projections indicate continued aging of the population and increases in the aged-dependency ratio in both more and less developed countries. (Author)

Describes the meetings, surveys and organizational strategies used by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to establish an international program in environmental education. Goals, procedures, and future plans are explained. (WB)

Suggests an approach for improving international training programs which aims at ensuring that training is both relevant and effectively utilized. The approach consists of a series of steps to be taken by the program organization and the training institution in collaboratively organizing a training program. (CT)

The influx of modern technology in oil-rich but tradition-steeped countries has prompted the teaching of modern technology similar to that of industrialized countries. The problems due to the already existing level of technological knowledge and vastly different social patterns in these societies are illustrated and analyzed. (Author/MLW)

Based on interviews in Cuba and publications generally unavailable in the U.S., author examines history and success of Cuban literacy campaign. Outlines logistical/pedagogical challenges; describes recruitment and training of volunteer teachers and development of instructional methods. Concludes with case studies illustrating application of Paulo…

Problems of rural development in less developed countries and ways of organizing a foreign aid program are examined. (MF)

Presents a brief description of the designs and strategies of three agricultural and extension education programs and three occupational training programs in lesser developed countries. Specific details of each program are presented in a summary table. (LRA)

Notes the dearth of journalism education in South Asia, offering reasons and possible solutions. (RL)

Reviews advances of computer technology in developing nations in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Arab world. Topics discussed include various approaches to computer technology, education in all areas of technology, uses of computers, and the impact of computers on employment. (DB)

Briefly summarizes the results of a survey of students in four Indian villages to determine whether Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) science programs were successful in holding children's attention and in getting across the desired new information. (JMF)

Discusses the significance of rural realities and values in intended effective communication exercises as well as problems in conducting research at the village level. Highlights results of surveys of the impact of the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) programs on two Indian villages. (JMF)

Reviews developments of experimental satellite programs and their relationship to those operational satellite systems in existence or planned for use by private communications corporations and government agencies. Emphasizes issues related to the planning and availability of satellite systems. (JMF)

An international program in health professions training has involved the development of a teaching materials library by teams of African faculty authors and U.S. instructional materials specialists. Communications difficulties and differences in culture and technology have made necessary the development of ten new production and management…

Since physical education and health are generally taught by the classroom teacher in Africa, serious consideration of these areas must be included in teacher education programs. Suggested programs of study, including course content, are presented for physical education, health education, and elementary anatomy and physiology. (JMF)

Recent changes and developments in Algeria's agricultural education program to meet the future needs for expertise at all levels in the rural sector are described. Training targets established in the national plan are detailed. (BT)