Adult education in rural areas has to be geared to the problems faced by farmers. This requires more emphasis on practical training in adult education programs. (Author/EC)

Article describes the results of a study which shows little evidence that formal education stimulates agricultural or industrial development. (Author/MM)

Describes the development of a special program for farmers children in the Philippines set up by the Extension Department of the University at Los Banos. (GB)

Describes the adult education programs currently being undertaken by government agencies in Malaysia. (AN)

The article discusses the evaluation and findings of studies on various literacy projects in India. (BP)

High iteracy rates are found in the urban areas because it is difficult to live there without being literate, while the need to be literate is not so greatly felt in the rural areas. (PT)

The author draws upon her field observations in China during 1976 to describe how the People's Republic is trying to provide a broader base for popular participation in development. Discusses the changing nature of schooling, the importance placed on learning, and specific examples of changes in education. (CT)

Article describes India's progress in teaching farmers improved agricultural methods. (MM)

Guidelines and objectives for organizing an educationally oriented farmers' fair for rural Indians are presented. Various activities are suggested and described, including: research farm visits, question and answer sessions between farmers and experts, farm equipment demonstrations, agro-industrial exhibitions, and competitions. (LH)