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Geissinger, Helen – Compare, 1997
Provides background information on cultural and educational institutions of Papua New Guinea. Relates this material to girls' access to education, exploring physical and geographical factors, psycho-social factors, and socioeconomic factors. Concludes that Papua New Guinea does not offer much encouragement to girls to enter school or to stay, once…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Educational Opportunities
Cook, Bradley J. – Compare, 1998
Intends to sketch the research climate in Egypt in such a way that will have relevance to conducting research in the broader developing world. Explains that the problems encountered doing research in Egypt can be expected to occur in most developing countries, not only in Egypt. (CMK)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Data, Developing Nations, Educational Research
Mehran, Golnar – Compare, 1997
Evaluates results from the first phase of a UNICEF-Ministry of Education (Iran) Girls' Education Project aimed at reducing gender disparity in formal education at the primary level. Reports findings about why some girls remain out of primary school or fail to complete it. Describes the next two project phases. (DSK)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Developing Nations, Dropout Research, Educational Opportunities
Osler, Audrey – Compare, 1994
Reports on "Pied Crow Magazine," a Kenyan magazine aimed at 11-14 year olds. The magazine promotes development education, arguing for sustainable development while simultaneously covering issues of human rights and social justice. Examines the magazine's funding, editorial policy, staff, and clashes with the local government. (MJP)
Descriptors: Censorship, Developing Nations, Development Communication, Elementary Education
Menon, Maria – Compare, 1998
Attempts to assess the link between economic factors and the private demand for higher education through an investigation of the findings of studies conducted in several countries. Concludes that the perceived rates of return to higher education are realistic and non-economic factors influence the private demand for higher education. Provides…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Jayaweera, Swarna – Compare, 1997
Examines the extent to which higher education has facilitated or impeded economic and social empowerment of women in Asia, through developments and processes within family and educational institutions. Draws illustrations from South Asia, the Philippines, and Japan to reflect countries in different stages of development and with different cultural…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Jones, Adele M. E. – Compare, 1997
Considers experiences of over 200 women, in eight countries, involved in nonformal education, and results of selected nonformal education programs offered by governments, nongovernmental organizations, and educational institutions across the Caribbean and South Pacific. Uses a participatory approach in order to involve the women in analysis of the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Developing Nations, Economic Development
