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American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC. – 1989
A directory describing some of the economic development outreach programs currently administered by colleges and universities is presented with detailed descriptions of examples of the current wide variety of economic development activities. Listings for 382 programs at 170 public higher education institutions nationwide are provided, based on…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Services, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Freedom from Hunger Campaign, Rome (Italy). – 1977
The FFHC/AD (Freedom From Hunger Campaign/Action for Development) is the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) link with peoples' organizations in the world's poor and rich countries. During its 18 years of activities, FFHC/AD has channelled additional funds collected by private financing agencies in the industrialized countries to rural…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Production, Change Agents, Communications
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2010
In 2009 Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system, in common with so many other areas of public policy and the economy, was preoccupied by the effects of the global economic downturn and, like other sectors, sought to reposition itself to deal with the economic fallout, while anticipating its role in the recovery. Yet, as…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Research, Educational Quality
United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service, Geneva (Switzerland). – 1985
This directory provides a listing of non-government organizations (NGOs) providing various kinds of development assistance. Entries are listed alphabetically by these countries: Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Federal Republic of Germany; Finland; France; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Spain; Sweden;…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Nongovernmental Organizations
Leigh, Wilhelmina A.; Jimenez, Maren A.; Lee, Deitra H.; Andrews, Julia L. – 2002
This guide features programs and initiatives that foster community development, while improving the health of individuals, or provide services to improve the health of individuals as well as fostering community economic development. The guide was developed to provide examples of successful programs and workable strategies to assist the…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Economic Development, Health Programs, Program Descriptions
Thomas, Margaret G. – 1988
This guidebook presents 64 profiles of successful economic development initiatives in the small towns and rural areas of 37 states. Intended for use by rural and small town leaders and rural economic development specialists, the guide provides ideas, encouragement, and an "insider perspective" on alternative rural development strategies.…
Descriptors: Business, Community Development, Demonstration Programs, Economic Development
Ojala, Marydee – Database, 1988
Discusses the importance of British databases and information services to U.S. business searchers and describes several British databases and services. Topics covered include database contents, available search strategies, access from the United States, language differences, and dating problems. A directory of contacts is provided. (six…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Databases, Economic Climate
Dorman, Phae H. – Database, 1987
Discusses online systems and databases that contain information on Japanese business and economic activity. A reference chart provides the name, address, coverage dates, and costs of major online sources. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Databases, Economics
Sweat, Nora; And Others – 1988
This report describes a collaborative developmental model for dealing with domestic violence which was designed and implemented by two high school home economics teachers at West Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to address the issue of domestic violence. It discusses the advantages of a collaborative effort between teachers and school…
Descriptors: Counselor Teacher Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Family Violence, High Schools
Webb, Michael B., Ed. – 1984
This directory contains descriptions of 44 National Diffusion Network (NDN) programs that have been validated by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the Department of Education and make use of technology. The programs are organized into three sections. Section I describes 11 Lighthouse Projects in the areas of administrative…
Descriptors: Accounting, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Career Education
McKeefery, William J. – 1978
Cooperative arrangements between public and private higher education institutions are examined through a review of the relevant literature and survey of various campus programs. Three types of private-public cooperative groupings were identified. Type A is the informal partnership of two or three institutions in geographical proximity. A total of…
Descriptors: Affiliated Schools, Consortia, Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Reeb, Kenneth G., Jr. – 1986
This paper provides information to support the implementation and management of independent living services for individuals with disabilities. The paper compiles the experiences of numerous people involved in programs providing services which support disabled individuals as active consumers of commercial rehabilitative aids and devices. It…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Clearinghouses, Consumer Economics, Consumer Protection
Creative Associates International, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1993
This document discusses the need to increase the amount of U.S. international funding that goes to basic education. Because U.S. foreign aid programs are reviewed prior to a new fiscal year, this paper suggests that people can make a difference by working to raise the profile of basic education and by encouraging U.S. policymakers to increase…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Daily Living Skills, Developing Nations
McPheeters, Harold L. – 1987
Health professions education is a costly and complex aspect of higher education, and its components and functions are different from those of the rest of higher education. This report offers information on the various functions, costs, and funding sources of academic health centers. Because it is difficult for state health policy leaders to…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinics, Educational Economics, Educational Finance
British Columbia Univ., Vancouver. Center for Continuing Education. – 1979
The activities of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) for the academic year 1978-1979 are described. The Centre provided both professional development and general education noncredit programs for 40,844 students during this time period. The programs are offered in cooperation with UBC academic programs,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annual Reports, Credit Courses, Educational Economics
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