United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 4.6 calls for all youth and a substantial proportion of adults to be able to read. Progress toward achieving this goal began after the World Conference on Education for All in 1990. Two decades after the conference, national governments, international donor agencies, and local and…

This article discusses issues that emerged from conducting professional development activities for educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, as post-academic educational trainers, the authors worked closely with more than 200 professional educators who participated in an international diploma program to develop their professional skills and…

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)

Improved planning, priorities, administration, and an emphasis on quality rather than quantity are recommended for educational assistance to developing nations. (DE)

The educational problems of the migrant worker, isolated from his home and the victim of social prejudice, are receiving attention from UNESCO. (JH)

The decentralization of UNESCO and international cooperation in the educational development of Third World nations' are proposed in this interview with the author. (DE)

The attempts of UNESCO member states to provide culturally adapted educational technologies to developing nations are described. (DE)

An innovative international education program designed to provide various countries with an experimental educational laboratory and standardize international secondary education is described. (DE)

Seventeen Asian member states have joined this program to stimulate educational innovation linked to problems of development. (DE)

Described is the Staff College in Singapore, recently established by the 27 member countries of the Colombo Plan to provide training for technicians, conduct technical education conferences, assist Asian countries in technical curriculum development, undertake research into technical problems and act as a clearinghouse for information on…

In response to the need for international programs to combat illiteracy, the author reviews problems of differing goals among nations and suggests action involving comprehensive planning, contribution of international organizations, selection of projects, cooperation of national and international groups, and placement of literacy in a meaningful…

Dr. Mead received the 1970 Kalinga Prize on 2 December, 1971. The Prize, established in 1951, is awarded annually by Unesco for significant contribution to the interpretation of science as an instrument for improving mankind, enriching the culture of nations and answering human and social problems. (Author)

The articles of a UNESCO convention which provided for international recognition of studies, diplomas, and degrees are included. (DE)

Discussion of foreign educational aid to developing nations covers the suppliers' monetary accounts of aid, true value of aid to the beneficiary, technical difficulties, high cost of aid, staffing problems, students abroad, political and cultural problems, and prospects. Data are included. (ND)

Summarizes results of UNESCO's review of estimates and predictions of literacy in light of new data and revised methodology. Analyzes past trends in literacy, illiteracy rates, and prospects for future development. Suggests that the target year 2000 seems unrealistic for those most disadvantaged. Includes breakdowns for disparities by sex, age…