A summary of the ecological guidelines for development in tropical forests of Southeast Asia is presented. Although the great diversity of the flora of these tropical forests make them great reservoirs of genetic capital, this summary focuses on the fauna of the region. In this publication, the program for Southeast Asia is divided into 10…

A staff paper submitted to the President's Task Force on Communications Policy discusses the implications of satellites on communications development in less developed countries. A global satellite system promises fast, direct, international communications to nations whose present surface facilities are inadequate--at a considerable savings over…

In an opening address, the Assistant Director-General for Education surveys the problems that new trends in adult education have presented to UNESCO--to integrate more closely adult education activities, to work towards more systematic co-ordination at the international level, and to establish a world-wide documentation network and improved…

This speech examines the role of change agents in third world societies and indicates that the change agent must, to some extent, manipulate the social situation, even if his view of society is a more optimistic one than he finds in reality. If he considers strains and stresses to be the lubricants of change, then his focus on conflict as a…

SHOP (Skilled Hands Overseas Program) is described as an informal arrangement between the Peace Corps and technical colleges, universities, companies, and unions around the United States to send representatives from these organizations on field trips to countries where Peace Corps volunteers are serving as teachers in vocational-technical,…

The purpose of this book is to promote improvements in science education, world-wide, but particularly in developing countries. It is addressed to those in positions to make effective contributions to the improvement of science education. The world-wide role of science education, the goals of innovative activities, past experience in efforts to…

Describes a project designed to equip Algeria with a training institute for engineers and technicians based on the American experience. Initial and implementation phases of this institute established with the cooperation of ten American universities and industrial firms are presented. (HM)

First, current educational information policies and programs at a regional level are discussed; then the educational information activities of UNESCO and of IBE are examined in some detail. Finally the solutions to the problems outlined are examined in the light of the UNISIST principles for action. (Author)

International service opportunities for home economists in developing countries are discussed in terms of legislation (the Findley Amendment and the Percy Amendment), common needs among countries, training, and qualifications. Listings of agencies and home economics careers are included. (TA)

Description of programs of the German Foundation for International Development's Information and Documentation Training Section focuses on education of professionals from eastern and southern Africa; improvement of information provision needed for development of countries; support of establishment of national information and documentation…

Discusses the economic and social progress that has occurred through efforts of large-scale international cooperation, reviewing the impact of economic aid on the pace and depth of development. Also presents priorities for the future and outlines the most significant lessons learned from the past. (ML)

Presents a selection of views and opinions expressed during the International Labor Conference on the importance of workers' education and training, extracts from resolutions concerning the Commission on Equality of Opportunity and Treatment, and a commentary on a draft resolution by workers' delegates on access to education and training. (CT)

Describes formation of the seminar on School Libraries/Media Centers held on October 19, 1982, at the World Bank, Washington, D.C. Highlights include seminar writers, summaries of three background papers (teaching-learning role of media centers/libraries; organization, structure, staffing and administration; perspective from developing countries);…

Educational programs must be designed to fit the economic and social needs of an area in order to effectively utilize natural and human resources, thereby encouraging progress and development. (JB)