Former Secretary General of the United Nations provides this retrospective. (AF)

Outlines the programs and activities of the Center, focussing on the planning and financing of its new studio and administration building. (LS)

The world scope of assistance to developing countries and Australia's official contribution are reviewed, the part of Australia's contribution affecting higher education is described, and some administrative issues resulting from expanding developmental assistance programs in higher education are outlined. (MSE)

Gives a detailed analysis of progress at the International Program for the Development of Communications (IPDC) Conference in Acapulco, January 1982. Assesses the tone of the continuing international dialog on communications. (PD)

To provide an understanding of the General Information Programme in promoting and assisting the development of information systems and services at national, regional, and international levels, this article briefly describes the organization and characteristics of PGI's work programs, as well as specific applications in Latin America and the…

The advantages and disadvantages of study abroad for students from developing nations are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the need for cooperation between educational institutions, rather than isolated efforts of individuals, to ensure quality and continuity in technical assistance programs. (RW)

Uses an interdisciplinary policy analysis framework to examine the United States Agency for International Development (AID) program to consolidate democracy in Zambia. Argues that, despite shortcomings, AID has made significant contributions to capacity-building in Zambia's mass media industry, and that it may have succeeded in laying the…

This manual focuses on what prompts Peace Corps volunteers to get involved, activities that volunteers have tried while on assignment, and a series of guidelines volunteers can apply to secondary activity, which is organized during school recesses or at times when the Volunteer is otherwise unoccupied. The book is divided into three sections. Part…

This document was produced as part of the observance of International Literacy Year, 1990. Divided into four parts, the first part, "Priorities," is a discussion of the observance and UNESCO's 1990 International Literacy Year, priorities for 1990-95 and Unesco's strategies for education. Part 2, "Regional Action in Education,"…

This annual publication presents perspectives on development education from developing nations or "Southern" countries. The following articles are included: "Development Education: Education Beyond Labels" (P. Christenson); "Synthesis and Reflections of Annual '90/91" (J. Sommer); "Creating the World in Our Own…

Addressed to prospective members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), this brochure describes IFLA's structure and activities; explains the benefits of membership; and provides membership application forms. The following topics are covered: (1) the aims and structure of the organization; (2) the…

This bulletin reports on amendments and recommendations pertaining to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The purpose of the "Universal Child Immunization Act of 1986" is to authorize appropriations of additional foreign assistance funding for the Child Survival Fund and to assure that the additional resources will be directed primarily…