Reviews five series of Agency for International Development publications offered for selection to depository libraries in microfiche format--"Project Impact Evaluation Reports,""Evaluation Special Studies,""Program Evaluation Discussion Papers,""Women in Development," and "Selected Statistical Data by…

Describes the institute library's social science collections, periodicals, user services (bibliographic, photocopy, press library, documentation, and translation) and offers recommendations for improvements in library service, collection development, and future programs. Objectives of the institute and role of foreign policy are noted. Eleven…

Presents the generalized conclusions from analytical case studies undertaken by UNESCO and the United Nations Interim Fund for Science and Technology for Development (IFSTD) on the needs and options for access to scientific and technical information in eight developing countries. (Author/JL)

Describes the Nigerian educational system. Answers critiques of the liberal arts legacy of the colonial period by pointing out the contributions of the tradition. Advocates a balanced educational curriculum integrating science and technical education with a wide range of humanistic disciplines that address traditional and contemporary issues. (DMM)

Discusses public libraries' major educational role and unique educational tools, which are indispensable for successful modernization in developing countries, and attempts to construct a model of the interaction between socioeconomic growth, adult education, and human resource development. Seven references and a 29-item selected bibliography are…

The educational philosophy of Julius Nyerere, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, is examined, including that which was published in "Education for Self-Reliance" (1968). Major changes and reforms that have taken place in the Tanzanian educational system are reported. (CJ)

Discusses processes involved in development, operation, and utilization of bibliographic databases--design, data collection, processing, access, and use--and assesses their relevance to developing countries. Utilization of other countries' databases, use of services of organizatons in other countries, and participation in a cooperative system are…

This overview of UNESCO's role in the field of library education presents a historical perspective and UNESCO's future role, as well as discussion of the planning of comprehensive systems of national library service, UNESCO field missions and library education centers, international courses, and fellowships for travel and study abroad. (EJS)

The Office of International Science provides programs to determine how science and technology can be used effectively by developing nations. Programs include: a global committee on the subject, publication of a newsletter, sponsorship of symposia and meetings, and invitations to foreign students to attend American Association for Advancement of…

Urban and regional development in Third World countries has been changing in terms of aims, planning style, analytic methods and scope. These evolving perspectives are reviewed, and recommendations for incorporating such changes into professional programs in urban and regional studies are presented. (WB)

Addressed are various concerns regarding the education of Muslim planners. Areas discussed include the planner's changing role, the role of the university, the professional nature of planning education, course content, and the need for continuous learning. (WB)

This discussion of issues relating the provision of information for development reviews current obstacles to the effective application of information to the solution of problems in the light of the international economic situation, with particular reference to current trends in information technology and the information industry. Fifteen…

Describes how the University of Zambia has tried to relieve a severe skilled manpower shortage by providing greater access to higher studies. Thirteen references are listed. (LLS)

Explores the effects on women of export processing, or the manufacture of exports in developing countries for sale overseas. Emphasizes that, in assessing export processing as a development strategy in Third World countries, its effects on the status of women must be considered to prevent their exploitation as a source of cheap labor. (Author/MJL)

Presents a statistical analysis of dependency of developing nations on more highly developed and industrialized nations and relates this dependency to various degrees of economic development. The analysis is based on the structural blockage argument (one of several dependency arguments contained in many versions of dependency theory). Emphasizes…