African teachers should shift away from the present preoccupation with Western education in favor of an emphasis on current African socioeconomic and cultural issues. (Author/DE)

The articles of a UNESCO convention which provided for international recognition of studies, diplomas, and degrees are included. (DE)

Elementary, secondary, and adult education programs for nomadic tribes in Iran are described. (DE)

No genuine development can occurr in developing nations unless national identity is based upon a national language and culture. Educational reorganization is necessary to establish this identity. (DE)

This article examines educational change in China caused by the cultural revolution and discusses its new educational policy and practice. (Author/RM)

This article talks about emphasizing how the educational system has adapted to serve those living in rural areas. (Author/RM)

An increase in literacy among Third World countries will reduce unjust class distinctions, provide farmers and industrial workers with useful knowledge and understanding of their economic role, increase opportunities for women and youth, and raise social and individual values. (AV)

Objectives for non-formal education and training in Africa are discussed in this article. Specific forms for out-of-school education are suggested: National youth service training; Correspondence education; and Extension, adult and continuing education programs. The problems of resource allocation for such national programs are considered. (SM)

Recounts the equal role of women in Sri Lanka, due both to Buddhist tradition and to the Prime Minister encouraging women to enter and contribute to public life. (ND)

Cultural, economic, and health factors influencing population trends in Senegal are described. The advantages of family planning and sex education are enumerated. (DE)

This article examines the development and structure of the Tanzanian adult education program. National literacy, national health, worker's education, and the institute of adult education are discussed. (DE)

Comments on a recent "Prospects" article on education in developing countries are presented. The author, an Indian newspaper editor, maintains that, in spite of the claims of the author in the original article, there are no technical solutions to education in developing nations because it is, essentially, a political problem. (Author/DB)

Described is the "world educational crisis" which has resulted from the contradiction between traditional educational systems and modern social and economic needs. The author identifies mass illiteracy, absence of a capable national intelligentsia, lack of teacher, limited development of educational systems, and inadequate finances as…

Discussion of foreign educational aid to developing nations covers the suppliers' monetary accounts of aid, true value of aid to the beneficiary, technical difficulties, high cost of aid, staffing problems, students abroad, political and cultural problems, and prospects. Data are included. (ND)

Explains nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and their role in addressing global literacy needs. Stresses the importance of coordinating literacy efforts of UNESCO, governments, and NGOs during the International Literacy Year (1990) and beyond. Notes the recently organized International Task Force on Literacy, a coalition of NGOs, funding…