This article reports on new programs that focus on training skilled scientists and mathematicians who will help solve Africa's myriad problems. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, in Cape Town, South Africa, offers one of the first working examples of a growing effort to develop a cadre of highly trained, practically minded scientists…

Discusses issues and problems peculiar to social research in developing nations, particularly in Africa. Problems include language and concept definition, research climate, funds and facilities, and dissemination and utilization of research findings. A Nigeria research project dealing with war-displaced children is described. (DB)

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the oral health condition and treatment needs of a group of individuals with Down syndrome in Nigeria. Method: Participants were examined for oral hygiene status, dental caries, malocclusion, hypoplasia, missing teeth, crowding and treatment needs. Findings were compared with controls across age…

The acquisitions policy of the University of Ibadan Library is outlined. The problems of acquisitions resulting from the fact that 90 percent of the materials acquired are purchased from suppliers in developed countries are discussed. (Author/JAB)

Faith and Farm, a Christian church organization, sponsors apprenticeships to encourage young men to learn innovative agricultural skills from older successful farmers. A high proportion of the apprentices go on to be successful farmers themselves. (MF)

The 2011 International Pre-Conference of the Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE), American Association for Adult & Continuing (AAACE), was successfully conducted from October 30-November 1, at the Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis, Indiana. This publication presents the papers presented during the proceedings. These are: (1) Adult…

This paper is part of a study designed to find out the organization and structure of the secondary modern school in the Western State of Nigeria, as well as the extent to which it has played the role assigned to it in the government policy statement of 1954. (Author)

Reviews the history of WNTV, the oldest television broadcasting establishment in tropical Africa, concentrating on the environmental circumstances peculiar to developing nations. (FL)

Examines those factors which militate against the integration of educational technology into the instructional process and discusses various influences that facilitate change, suggesting a new role for the future development of this field. Six Nigerian universities serve as the source of data for this study. (RAO)

The tendency of restive secondary school graduates to be used in carrying out vices such as violence, examination malpractice, thuggery and cultism has necessitated this study. In total, 250 secondary school teachers undertaking part-time bachelor of education program in the University of Benin, formed the sample of this study. Simple percentage,…

The development of human capital has been identified as the most important component of all the factors employed in production economics. Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has placed great emphasis on training and education for human capital formation. However, the education process as the primary means of developing human resource has failed,…