An attempt was made to analyze the administrative problems of United States technical assistance to community development and agricultural extension programs in the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, and Nigeria, with emphasis on field problems and on the point of view of local administrators, field technicians, and local people. The concept…

Provides insight into conditions in a developing country community. Discusses the impact of the agricultural program Heifer Project International on a Thai village. Urges teachers to make students aware of the connections of mutual interest and common humanity among all world citizens. Photographs of village included. (KO)