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Peer reviewedNewa, John M. – International Library Review, 1990
Examines the involvement of public and village libraries in literacy and postliteracy programs in Africa south of the Sahara during the last two decades. Issues discussed include the extent of illiteracy in Black Africa, populations served by village libraries, African rural strategies of development, and the implications for library services. (44…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy, Library Role
Aboluwarin, Abimola – Rural Libraries, 1998
Discussion of the Nigerian government's efforts to improve agricultural productivity focuses on the role of rural libraries. Highlights include the neglect of libraries, the need for functional education for farmers, the role of library services, libraries as distributors of extension materials, and suggestions for improvements. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Production, Developing Nations, Educational Needs
Download full textKIDD, J. ROBY – 1967
A STUDY WAS MADE OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CANADIAN ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS IN THE WORLD LITERACY CAMPAIGN. NEEDS FOR SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL, MASS MEDIA SERVICES, LITERATURE BUREAUS AND LIBRARIES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, AUDIOVISUAL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, AND PROVISION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION, WOMEN'S EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH AND…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Consultants, Cooperative Planning, Developing Nations
