The arguments for and against student loans in Singapore are presented, with tables detailing trends in financing higher education. The paper concludes that such conditions as full employment, high private returns to higher education, and an efficient financial infrastructure suggest that student loans can be efficiently and equitably utilized in…

This paper explores the origins, differences, and similarities of community-based rehabilitation, which developed in southern countries, and independent living, which developed in northern countries, for persons with disabilities. Although both approaches share a broad definition of rehabilitation and values emphasizing community and consumer…

Randomly surveyed 2,201 young adults in Zimbabwe regarding sexual behavior, HIV-related risk reduction, attitudes toward condom use, experiences with deception when dating during the preceding 2 months, and psychological factors theoretically pertinent to AIDS risk. Argues that personality and psychological adjustment are important predictors of…

Addresses the involvement of international interest groups in defining and determining educational quality in developing countries, suggesting that global measures of quality damage the educational systems of developing countries by creating feelings of isolation and inferiority. Suggests alternative measures which meet global standards and may be…

Presents viewpoints of four library professionals on the role of American libraries in the development of third world libraries. Topics discussed include the role of libraries in democracies; financial and human resource needs; the role of library associations; and staff exchange programs, including the American Library Association's Library…

Despite its small population, challenged economy, and rapid political development, Israel has been able to grow and achieve in sport and physical education. Israel's unique system fosters children gifted in sports, elite athletes, and persons with disabilities. Research and planning sport and physical education facilities are central to Israel's…

Describes a study that examined sociocultural influences on the attributions for success and failure among four distance learners in Turkey. The influences of patronage and oral tradition are discussed, and implications for applying Western-based attribution theory to distance learners in developing countries with more traditional cultures are…

Provides a personal account of experiences with producing newsletters for a nongovernmental organization in Sri Lanka involved in rural development. The role of newsletters is discussed (particularly for communicating development information), production techniques are suggested, costs are addressed, and quality and content are considered. (LRW)

Advocates the use of the Engelmann-Becker Direct Instruction method to address third-world problems in education. Explains the method, which structures meaningful, strategic learning to ensure student success. Presents results of a pilot study of its use in Gazankulu in South Africa. (DMM)

The current pattern of higher education funding in India is examined, and desirability and feasibility of several alternative funding methods are discussed. It is argued that, in view of resource constraints and equity considerations, wholly public funding is not appropriate and that a mix of support sources should be used. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the use of microcomputers in creating national information systems in less developed countries; considers the structure and constraints of national systems; discusses bibliographic formats; and describes BABINAT, a reference format for national bibliographic databases that was developed in France for use in less developed countries. (20…

The first International Environmental Education Conference in Adelaide, Australia, addressed the following topics: sustainable futures in global dimensions; pathways and pavers for environmental education; economics, industry, ecology and education; and actions and outcomes. The author reports on each topic and indicates a need for expanding…

Major equity problems in pursuing global environmental change are examined. They arise from the interaction of geographical discontinuities, uncertainty, and international development. A framework is proposed for equity analysis that considers both distributional and procedural equity. (SLD)

Examines the characteristics of the University of Ghana Department of Library and Archival studies postgraduate students including their sex; how they came to choose their profession; what jobs they held before enrolling at the school; job mobility; job satisfaction; and the relevance of the courses at the department to their present employment…

Criticizes an article which suggests that terrorism is defined by the onlooker's political persuasion. Insists that terrorism, while difficult to define, is easy to recognize whether or not the observer approves of the perpetrators. Urges that judgment not be clouded so that wrongs appear right. Argues that states must balance the security of the…