This review is a medium for dissemination of information and views on agricultural education and training, extension, and related subjects to the member governments and field workers of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The document consists of more than two dozen articles and comments on agricultural education,…

This study is one of a series of documents resulting from the Survey of Second Language Teaching, which investigated second language learning as a factor in national development in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The aspect discussed here concerns professional evaluations, opinions and recommendations of individuals and organizations involved in…

Discusses past achievements and future plans of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) and other international organizations, such as UNESCO, that are concerned with library education and training. The fields of management and information technology are emphasized, and resolutions and recommendations from various international…

Describes a six-week program designed to give scientists from developing countries advanced training in biotechnology methods. Stresses the need to provide the participants with "hands-on" experiences to enhance their ability to contribute to biotechnology programs in their home countries and to train others locally. (TW)

The Ford Foundation provided postgraduate scholarships for approximately 12,000 people from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East to study abroad between 1960 and 1980. A case study of Peruvian recipients shows how shifts in national policies and international events affected how those trained abroad made use of their experience. (IS)

The concept of international cooperation for educational development is exemplified in the Asian Institute of Technology, unique in its international funding base, faculty recruitment, and student enrollment. It is in Australia's best interest to participate more in higher education in Asia and the Pacific through faculty exchange and increased…

This article discusses the need and challenges of developing nations regarding audiological and educational services for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Stellar international programs are described. Availability and use of current computer technology is discussed and suggestions are made for international projects in audiology and deaf…

This article describes Project IDEA's origins as a program of the Peace Corps and the assistance it received from the Montana State University Theatre of Silence. In Bohol, Philippines, IDEA has developed a deaf community, a special/vocational education program, and job skills through employment in a cafe and bamboo rake factory. (Author/PB)

Traces the development of a social studies curriculum in Botswana through journal entries and commentary covering a five-month period. Identifies advantages and disadvantages of developing curriculum in this particular location. Suggests an agenda for future action. (KO)

Describes a textbook production project in a Central American country whose goal was the improvement of primary education. Disparities between educational opportunities in developed nations and Third World nations are discussed, and problems with the project that prevented it from meeting its goal are described. (32 references) (LRW)

Some returned Peace Corps volunteers believe that U.S. foreign policy has been more damaging than helpful in the Third World. They question the links between U.S. foreign and military policy and the Peace Corps. This book addresses such questions and brings together resources and information that will help the prospective volunteer find an…

During 9 years of operation, the Collective Consultation has provided a structure within which nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) exchange information and experience related to literacy more effectively. The bureau known as "the working group" is responsible for implementation of decisions taken during the Collective Consultation, for their…

This document outlines the proposals for a regional information system strategy resulting from a project undertaken by the Caribbean Community Secretariat and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Sub-regional Headquarters for the Caribbean. The document covers: (1) the role of information in the development…

This report describes a 1998 seminar held to review the situation of higher education reform in Asia and the Pacific region, as well as in some Western nations, and to identify common issues and priorities, and then develop a collaborative framework for addressing these issues and setting priorities. Seventeen participants from 16 countries…

In response to the global outcry for environmental information, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its International Data Sharing Program in 1989 and began to forge information partnerships with developing nations. The three objectives of the program are to establish EPA as a partner in information exchange, to disseminate…