The social and economic implications of migration for both the countries of arrival and the countries of departure are discussed. The right of the immigrant and his children to education is viewed as a "constant", despite political of economic policy. (JH)

African education -- past and present -- is surveyed and suggestions are made to ensure that African national educational systems meet the needs of a modern world while fostering the full development of African culture and helping to satisfy the material and spiritual needs of the in people. (JH)

The author briefly describes the development of education in Costa Rica from 1950 to 1974. Emphasis is placed upon reform-minded national education plans started in 1972. (DE)

The decentralization of UNESCO and international cooperation in the educational development of Third World nations' are proposed in this interview with the author. (DE)

The relationship of educational development to economic systems and the inappropriateness of western educational models for use in developing nations is examined. (DE)

Analyzes the planning and impact of distance education programs. Discusses the use of systems analysis as a basic planning instrument and examines two subsystems illustrating its use. Concludes that distance education is an economical alternative to traditional classes in both developed and developing countries. (GEA)

The impossibility of providing one standard, uniform syllabus and curriculum throughout the region and the difficulties of communication by curriculum planners are outlined. (JB)

Discusses limitations of vertical cooperation among nations and some factors involved in horizontal cooperation, such as regional and subregional similarities, necessary conditions and obstacles, possible practical measures, and brain drain. (ND)

Discussion of nonformal, postsecondary education for adult learners in developing countries points out problems of facilities, teaching techniques, technology, resource materials, unemployment and economic absorption of educated adults, vocational education, and evaluation methods. (ND)

The gap between the high and low levels of education/schooling both within and among countries is increasing due to an economic division of labor tasks, nationally and globally. (Author/ND)

A general description of educational development, innovation, and problems in Arab countries is provided. (DE)

The African university's overreliance upon the French university model is examined. The author stresses an African educational system based on its own cultural, social, and economic context. (DE)

The author examines positive and negative effects of increased development upon educational systems. Development overburdens educational systems by providing new needs but also new opportunities for innovation. (DE)

The Director-General of UNESCO suggests future directions for international aid that will attack the causes of inequalities in man's lot. Going after root causes requires a long-term approach, greater national justice, international cooperation, and national cultural development. On-going efforts relating to education and culture are described.…

An educational system designed to challenge present social values and yet works within the socioeconomic system is proposed for the African state of Tanzania. (DE)