Describes two adult education programs which can develop health capability. One is focused on family and community health and the other is a nonformal adult education program which teaches collective problem solving. (JOW)

Gives an overview of the aging population in nations such as Nigeria and of adult education's role in their adjustment and well being. Recommends adult day programs rather than isolation in homes for the aged. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Many of the programs established for women often perpetuate stereotypical roles. The most useful nonformal education programs for women should provide them with skills and knowledge related to reproductive tasks, productive work, emancipation, and empowerment. Nongovernmental voluntary organizations, especially those run by women, play a critical…

Using the example of evaluation in development programs, the author presents arguments for improving evaluation in adult education, including objective achievement, foreseen and unforeseen outcomes, and contributions to community development. (SK)

Reviews the unsuccessful efforts of Guyana to relate its educational programs more directly to the work environment. Finds that the failure is directly related to the nature of the unemployment situation and the wage level. Concludes that it is impossible to educate people in an area that they do not see as being in their best interest. (JOW)

Outlines the participatory self-evaluation methods of the People's Participation Programme of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Benefits, six steps for introducing the method, and problems of language, comparability of numbers, and objectivity are described. (SK)

This bibliography lists 132 articles, books, handbooks, and research reports concerning distance education in Papua New Guinea. All but one were published between 1970 and 1992. It was compiled through a questionnaire sent to staff members of distance education institutions as well from reports submitted at meetings of the Papua New Guinea…

The International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) was founded in 1972 to promote comprehensive programs of adult education throughout the world. Its international cooperation efforts, administration, objectives, program activities, and priority areas are discussed. (LH)

The Farmers Training and Functional Literacy Program should attempt to broaden the program content in exploring the possibilities of undertaking a comprehensive evaluation and the addition of social, cultural, and political education along with training in occupational functions. (Author/BP)

There is now consensus among educators in Papua New Guinea that literacy efforts must be strengthened through closer bonding of literacy with information-that-matters. Papua New Guinea's Cabinet has recently endorsed a National Literacy and Awareness Program linking literacy projects with public awareness campaigns, hoping to increase support for…

This report examines the role played by the Peace Corps education sector in developing countries. Section I provides a general overview of the progress over the past 20 years of education assistance. A case study is presented of education programs in Sierra Leone. Section II provides an overview of distribution of education volunteers worldwide…

A discussion of Pakistan's plans for utilizing instructional television, particularly for an adult literacy program. (HB)

Priority at the conference was given to adult education for the rural poor. Summaries of the workshops, membership expansion, publications, correspondence education for farmers, lectures, awards, clearinghouse activities, information services, conferences, and programs for both women and workers are presented. (JB)

The paper attempts to interpret the TANU party ideas in relation to education and development. The paper is divided into three sections: (1) TANU's ideological commitment to human development through education, (2) adult education as an integral part of a socialist educational system, and (3) specific pronouncements by the Party. (Author/JB)

Papers from a three day Indian Adult Education Association round table on lifelong integrated education (New Delhi, February 25-27, 1968) consisted of the following--(1) a statement of the need, because of rapid technological and socioeconomic change, for continuous learning experiences covering all stages and most aspects of life, (2) a working…