This document contains part of the final report from the first meeting of the Inter-American Council on Education, Science, and Culture, held in Vina del Mar, Chile, in 1970. The report presents general policy and guidelines which should be followed in the establishment of adult elementary education programs. The general discussion covers literacy programs, educational objectives, program organization and administration, content, methods and materials, teacher education, the use of radio and television, and coordination with various organizations and universities. Also included in this document are the objectives and guidelines of the Regional Program of Educational Development in adult education and a description of the mechanism in such a program for sponsoring research projects. The requirements for the preparation and approval of research proposals and the criteria for evaluating projects are also described. (VM)