Intended as an introduction to the use of educational media in the Less Developed Countries (LDCs), this bibliography provides an overview of materials available in government documents collections. The 33 documents listed are derived principally from the Agency for International Development (AID), with 2 documents having been included from the…

This booket contains abstracts of papers presented at a symposium which focused on sustainable development of natural resources in third world countries. The abstracts are organized under these headings: (1) factors affecting individual's resource use decisions; (2) resource conservation and economic development; (3) research on alternative…

Shrinking employment opportunities and the broadening horizons of travel have motivated many American educators looking toward the world's developing nations for service or work. This article gives sources of information on jobs overseas, including volunteer groups, military schools for dependents, industry-supported schools, and those in U.S.…

Provides a review of the range of innovative science activities in India. Points out some of the parallels with science and science education issues in India and in other countries. Offers perspectives on the state of nonformal science for the public and reforms of science in the schools of India. (ML)

Reviews the current state of chemical engineering education in Nigeria and points out the distinctive features of its approach to undergraduate education. Discusses problems associated with funding, enrollment, and lack of supporting industries. Includes four recommendations for resolving problem areas. (ML)

Describes the selection of a library computer system for the University College of the Northern Territory in Australia. The criteria used in developing a cost-effective system, advantages and disadvantages of the resulting system, and possible applications to libraries in developing nations are discussed. (CLB)

Discusses how biomass in the form of fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung can be converted into fuels such as biogas and ethanol to replace or supplement fossil fuels. Argues for future decentralized, integrated biomass energy development. (TW)

Reports on the progress of population education programs in various countries in Asia and the Pacific region. Describes current developments in Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Maldives, and Viet Nam. (TW)

Presents a detailed examination of six international educational satellite systems whose characteristics are relevant to primary and secondary education in Australia. Political, social, economic, and technological factors are included in the discussion of how satellite technology can be implemented in Australia. (Author/LRW)

In June 1979, the Swedish government appointed a commission to examine the total training requirements for Swedish personnel in contact with developing countries. Selected parts of the commission's report are discussed including recruitment for service in developing countries, long-term education, and adjustment problems experienced by Swedes in…

Using evidence from recent research studies, it is argued that population growth is not a major obstacle to the social and economic growth of developing nations. (RM)

The major objectives in teaching about interdependence are outlined, and how teachers can use strategic minerals as an example of interdependence is discussed. Students must learn that industrial nations depend on foreign supplies of a small group of metals and minerals that are vital elements in these nations' industrial capacities. (RM)

Describes a course designed to introduce trained teachers to some of the differences and difficulties they may encounter when teaching in a secondary school in a developing country as opposed to teaching in a British school. Language, lack of equipment, and cultural context are addressed. (JN)

This overview of an experimental automated circulation system at Ibadan University (Nigeria) includes a discussion of system hardware, software, program structure, file structure, and system functions (charges, discharges, renews, overdues, fines, reservations, recalls, and assisted query). Statistics on manual and automated systems related to…

This Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Resource List is a quick guide designed to help professionals find information related to nutrition, learning and behavior in children. Each resource has been placed into one of five categories, in alphabetical order, by title.