Points out that literacy is often a volatile issue in developing countries, where it is often seen as a key to liberation. Introduces a model for identifying and categorizing the goals and philosophies of literacy projects, programs, and campaigns of the world. (ARH)

Examines some of the central issues of world literacy and national literacy programs and discusses both their difficulties and successes. (AEA)

Describes recent activities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that are bringing printed materials to people in villages and on farms. (MKM)

Explains how the Mexican government is seeking to eradicate illiteracy through two programs--one focused on bilingual education and the other on adult literacy, using residential and day school, radio, TV, and correspondence programs. (HOD)

Describes a literacy program in Africa that trains new writers to produce a written literature for their new readers. (AEA)