This report documents initiatives taken to establish scientific and technical information services in Tanzania. The program has as a short term goal the establishment of a national information service for research by the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council with the cooperation and assistance of the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology…

Describes the past and present involvement of American universities with Nigerian universities. Proposes ways in which Black American universities might provide technical assistance to Nigerian universities and presents a model for development of a program of assistance. (KH)

Discusses the developments of the Regional Population Education Program of the Unesco Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific during the period 1984-87. Discusses new projects, technical assistance activities, national capabilities, and new program thrusts. (TW)

Different models for international activities in mental retardation and developmental disabilities are described, as well as principles that characterize successful international programs. A case study of an international exchange and technical assistance project conducted between a University Affiliated Program and Antigua and Barbuda, West…

English-language training projects that are part of the United Kingdom's overseas aid program are usually of fixed duration and have clearly defined objectives. The project framework is examined here as it has been developed as a tool for accountability. A Malawi project is described, and general principles for improving sustainability are…

In 1967, the National Institute for Educational Research (NIER) of Japan, in cooperation with Unesco, launched its Regional Programme for Educational Development in Asia. This document was published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of this program. It consists of papers by separate authors recording the accomplishments of the NIER regional…

The development of an international education program should be approached by a community college in the same way as any other program, with consideration of the program's impact on the college as a whole. First, the college should examine its reasons for wanting to start an international education program. These may include a desire to expand…

The study team reports from the Program of Studies in Non-Formal Education series SO 008 056 through SO 008 065 define non-formal education and search for cross-cultural applications within the research. This document in the series assumes that there are cross-cultural applications for non-formal, educational research and searches for ways and…

This handbook is designed to help Peace Corps programmers in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating projects. The first four chapters describe the development process, discuss the purpose and mission of the Peace Corps, provide an overview of Peace Corps programming, and list project criteria. The next 19 chapters present the following…

The International League of Societies for Persons with Mental Handicap (ILSMH) has developed a program of partnership between member countries with varying needs and resources in order to create a better life for handicapped people throughout the world. Part I of the Partnership Guidelines contains, first, a summary of issues relevant to the…

The guide reflects the experience gained in over two decades of work with developers of institutions in less-developed countries and focuses on the leader of a team of experts under contract to an external assistance agency such as the Agency for Inrernational Development (AID). Discussing the role of the team leader as mainly that of technical…

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) believes provision of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to prepare qualified technicians and skilled and semi-skilled workers should be an essential component of the development agenda of all countries. It is about to draft a plan of action for the…

Discusses the objectives of internationalizing the community college, reviewing such activities as curriculum development, visiting faculty, study abroad, recruiting foreign students, and providing technical assistance. Describes the technical assistance efforts of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges and the Canadian College Partnership…

This manual is designed primarily to assist Education Peace Corps Volunteers undertake community projects in addition to their primary job assignment. Chapter 1 discusses the factors that determine the measure of success of the project. The process, not the product, is emphasized. Chapter 2 on situational analysis outlines areas of investigation…

This booklet is one of five in the Peace Corps (PC) Programming and Training Guidelines collection that provides agency-wide programming and training (P&T) guidance for PC staff and project partners. It incorporates topics from previous booklets--how to design or revise a project, how to integrate the PC's cross-cultural goals, and how to…