Discusses and illustrates problems with the interpretation of visual materials used in rural development campaigns in developing countries. The association between pictorial experience and pictorial literacy is examined, and guidelines are suggested for visual communicators. (LRW)

Overview of library movement in Bangladesh highlights British (1851-1947) and Pakistan periods (1947-1971), separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan, libraries in development plans (1951-1970), three important public libraries, development of national library, book resources, a library network plan, legislation, finance, leadership, library…

Analyzes the effects of educational technology on the educational system and society, focusing on the cultural aspects, to provide a perspective in light of developments in the advanced world. Thirteen references are listed. (MBR)

Provides brief description of recent situation of university libraries in Latin America and Caribbean, noting importance of education, characteristics of universities, and library services in supporting functions of universities. University library systems established in countries including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and Cuba are…

The author examines the health/disability status of women in several developing countries throughout the world. Attitudes, educational opportunities, employment trends, and services/benefits available (or not) in different areas are discussed; and their import to society is analyzed. (Author/SW)

Assesses state of library development and library education in Jordan, reporting findings of a manpower survey of 14 libraries which indicates which of 14 different library functions are performed in each library. Assessment of the findings in special, academic, public, and school libraries and recommendations for further studies are provided.…

Traces the historical background and describes the current status of library education in Arab countries at the postgraduate, graduate, and teacher training levels. (LLS)

Lists the recipients of the first IRA Literacy Award and presents comments made by Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow, Director-General of UNESCO, on the state of literacy in the world today. (MKM)

Sketches the history of the expansion of multinational advertising agencies. Then examines the growth, characteristics, and consequences of these agencies in an important region of the developing world, Latin America. (PD)

The article discusses a study undertaken to ascertain what influences primary school teachers in developing nations perceive as important for curriculum decision making; to compare these with similar findings from developed nations; and to determine factors that inhibit goal achievement in teaching situations in developing and developed nations.…

Recounts the increase in radio and television stations in developing nations since 1960 and relates this increase to the power of the media in transmission of foreign values to children. Concludes that the educational system must take more responsibility for inculcating local culture and values. (DB)

Hypothesizes that the evident injustice which characterizes the present international structure of communication (developing nations exploited by developed nations) has created a need for a new international order of communications. Emphasizes that communication should be based on free and balanced international exchange and circulation of…

Reviews some theories and experiences on interactions between higher education and societal development in developing countries. Explores whether higher education engineers societal change or adjusts to global requirements. Concludes that it responds to both dynamics. (EV)

Examines ethical considerations involved in the transfer of appropriate information technology to less developed countries. Approaches to technology are considered; two philosophical frameworks for studying ethical considerations are discussed, i.e., the Kantian approach and the utilitarian perspective by John Stuart Mill; and integration of the…

This document is one in a series of studies that focus on the population policies and plans of a number of mega-cities in developing countries. The object of the series is to examine the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the population policies of mega-cities from a broad perspective, emphasizing the reciprocal links between…