Swedish aid programs and policies for educational development, most often carried out through international organizations, are discussed in terms of Third World priorities and a concept of Education conditioned by society. (JH)

This article deals with education aid and the need for re-evaluation of needs for educational advance, the unique contribution made by the United Nations as an international organization, and the effectiveness of its machinery to assure the coherence of contributions to educational development. (JH)

The values, implied in a development ethic based in Euro-American cultural traditions and used as a standard for international aid policies, are questioned with respect to their applicability to Third World needs. (JH)

This statement of criteria and policy for the United States Agency for International Development, AID, is accompanied by proposed areas of educational emphasis: 1) educational economics and analysis, 2) education technology, 3) non formal education, and 4) strengthened higher education for national development. (JH)

During a seminar on May 5-8, 1990, the university development staff of the University of Notre Dame (Indiana) shared its knowledge with Catholic elementary and secondary school leaders to promote increased support for local schools and dioceses. The 157 participants heard presentations on school development and fund-raising issues. (SLD)

This monograph gives an account of the progress achieved in and the problems and criticisms directed at foreign aid for developing countries in the field of education. It offers suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of the process of international assistance. The author begins with a description of international educational development in…

An overview of the basic system of education in Tunisia is presented in this booklet. Since Tunisia's independence in 1956, the government has emphasized the role of education as a major factor in building a modern nation. The educational system in Tunisia is based on both the nation's own rich cultural background and also on the linguistic and…

The success of the Developing Institutions program in strengthening the nation's higher education resources is discussed by the Comptroller General of the United States. The program is authorized by Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Uses of Title III funds and eligibility requirements are described, along with…

The report describes the impact on the nation of a nine-year effort in research and development in vocational-technical education. Major impact projects are described: (1) developing and restructuring vocational curriculum, (2) developing prevocational curricula, (3) vocational information and guidance systems, (4) management information systems,…

This booklet describes the earliest phases of planning a development program for a Catholic school. To ensure the success of such a program, there is need for the following: an initial common, basic understanding of and commitment to where the school is going on the part of all involved in the leadership of the school; involvement by leaders and…

This book explores the issues raised by the changing climate within which educational planning will take place in the final years of the 20th century. The volume focuses on the problems faced by countries hardest hit by economic recession and the need for adjustment to a changing economic environment. Organized into six chapters, the book…

As in most developing countries, education in Kenya is reported to have developed through three broad, overlapping phases: traditional, missionary, and governmental as influenced by the country's geography, climate, population growth, economy, and striving for independence. In the process, long-range educational goals have evolved: 1) to provide…