This report presents the stories and perspectives of alumni of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) in Africa and the Middle East. The Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently administering a 10-year tracking study of this program to capture the personal and professional trajectories of the IFP alumni in their…

Includes a summary of research and federal legislative actions concerning working poor families. The nature and extent of the situation of the working poor, the apparent causes, and the probable effects on their families are presented. Using a family ecological systems model, some implications for program and policy development are discussed.…

In contrast with experiences of all other industrialized nations, the size of the labor force of the United States is growing rapidly while, simultaneously, its age, gender, and ethnic composition are changing markedly. Consequently, human resource issues present an unprecedented challenge in nation's quest to achieve fully employed and equitable…

The family unit has become the focus for policy planning, program evaluation, and research. The data series published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics permits policymakers and planners to address social and economic issues affecting families on a more timely basis. (JOW)

In contrast to other East Asian countries, in Papua New Guinea the economy is stagnating due to high labor costs, overvalued currency, stagnant productivity, high government consumption, and barriers to external and internal investment and exports. (SK)

Article discusses the rationale for policy interest in career development services and how this is being strengthened by the current transformations in work and career climates. Explores the potential roles of public policy in relation to career development services. Discusses the range of policy issues related to making career development…

The relationship between a state's metro and nonmetro economic performance is a key consideration in determining whether a special rural development policy is appropriate for that state. This report compares the economic performance of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in 49 states, 1979-86. On average, metropolitan areas enjoyed higher…

This report presents occupation and industry data (statewide and service area specific) for the purpose of assessing external forces in order to provide information to help guide policymaking at Front Range Community College. The report contains tables that display statewide occupational trends as published by the Colorado Department of Labor and…

Discusses the rationale for policy interest in career development services and the way in which this rationale is being strengthened by the current transformations in work and career. Explores the potential roles of public policy in relation to career development services and identifies a range of policy issues related to making career development…

The Human Resources and Demographics staff study for the Joint Economic Committee's Special Study on Economic Change presents demographic data to support the position that it will take a strong economy to enable the United States to utilize its human resources. Data are presented, in narrative format, on fertility, population, characteristics of…

Social conceptualization and media images of women's work affect health and social policy formation. Nurses can expand the visibility of women's work and promote gender-sensitive policies within and outside the profession. (SK)

A new study (1961-1973) shows that regional differences in unemployment rates are greater than in the early 1960's. (Author)

This special issue bridges inquiry on intelligence and scholarship on social policy by exploring the constraints that differences in intelligence may impose in fashioning effective social policy. The authors discuss a range of behaviors, but focus primarily on the noneducational outcomes of crime, employment, poverty, and health. (SLD)

Comments on the present status of black progress written by two members of Congress: the representative of the nineteenth congressional district, New York and chairman of the Black Caucus' Subcommittee on Welfare and Drug Abuse; and the representative of the fifth congressional district, Georgia, respectively. (JM)