Libraries in National Literacy Education Programmes in Africa South of the Sahara: The State-of-the-Art.

Newa, John M.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ413596

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0020-7837

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Libraries in National Literacy Education Programmes in Africa South of the Sahara: The State-of-the-Art.

Newa, John M.

International Library Review, v22 n2 p73-94 Jun 1990

Examines the involvement of public and village libraries in literacy and postliteracy programs in Africa south of the Sahara during the last two decades. Issues discussed include the extent of illiteracy in Black Africa, populations served by village libraries, African rural strategies of development, and the implications for library services. (44 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy, Library Role, Library Services, Literacy Education, National Programs, Public Libraries, Rural Areas

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Identifiers - Location: Africa

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A