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Peer reviewedAlemna, Anaba A. – Third World Libraries, 1995
Examines UNESCO guidelines for developing national library and information policies, and describes common policy elements of developing countries. Also identifies obstacles that Africa faces in creating policies: lack of awareness by government officials of information uses, the poor image of the library profession, and the low quality of national…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Information Policy
