A discussion of some of Brazil's Educational problems and of the need for research into possible uses of mass media for both educational and economic improvement in that country. (AA)

This simulation highlights problems of development strategies for underdeveloped countries and examines aspects of tourism. As Parliament members on a Caribbean island, students discuss a proposal from a foreign source and make a decision on behalf of their people. Includes procedures, timetable, character list, role descriptions, and other…

Compares the economic conditions, potential, and problems of the socialist European states of the Comecon group with similar aspects of states having capitalist economies. (RH)

Asserts that women have been left out of the development process. Argues that integration of women into the mainstream through education and employment is a myth because it is based upon the male-dominated socioeconomic system that perpetuates oppression and marginalization. (SK)

Urges that nutrition educators have a crucial role to play in educating people to influence the economic processes of food production and marketing. Examines the relationship between food patterns, cultural values, and access to food. (SK)

Examines the structure, role, and needs of Africa's national and intracontinental transportation system. Characteristics of rail, water, road, and air transportation are examined. The conclusion is that high investment in transportation systems is essential to the development process. (Author/KC)

Literacy is not an end in itself; the real concern is that illiterate people do not have access to the knowledge and skills that can improve their situation. Literacy education should be tied to a process of economic development. (SK)

Investigating success factors, this article demonstrates how success, beliefs about success, and the empirical correlates of success relate to efforts to increase the economic well-being of this population. It is suggested that this study has important implications for attempts to enhance the economic well-being of other developing nations (JC)

Examines the alternative meaning of economic development in an urban context and attempts to link the literature on community development in North America to concepts about economic development in developing countries. Looks at five strategies of community-based economic development, emphasizing internationalization of development policy. (Author)

Discusses the goal of sustainable development among Southeast Asian countries in relation to aspects pertaining to coastal management efforts. Provides examples of the lack of interagency cooperation between relevant agencies, the problems with democratization, and unrealistic government expectation in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and…

As the global economy expands, emerging nations are finding that focusing on universal primary education is not sufficient, Mr. Levine argues. They are increasingly coming to see the value of investing in early care and education as well.

Similar to other underdeveloped countries, the Republic of Turkey is also faced with high levels of poverty and unemployment, and to ameliorate these problems the state has traditionally devoted much of its social welfare efforts towards improving health and education. Certain private sector corporations also recognize that to grow and advance…

The purpose of this article is to analyze, discuss, and assess some of the competing viewpoints and factors regarding the role of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) within civil society. By outlining the various actions that civil society organizations (CSOs) need to take in order to maximize the positive impacts and mitigate…

A theoretical framework for consideration of population issues in the classroom links them to economic and social development. (Author/JH)

Describes the objectives of the Association of Geoscientists for International Development, some of which are: to evolve guidelines for training earth science personnel for developing countries, to develop criteria for selecting personnel for international service and to encourage communication between agencies interested in international aid in…