Developing countries have significantly expanded efforts to import more flexible short-cycle institutions based on the United States community college model. The U.S. community college model addresses human capital needs of the labor market in developing countries by increasing access to an affordable education. However, there is limited research…

This paper, which builds upon research linked to the development of sustainable study abroad programs in emerging nations, focuses on key challenges to true partnerships between emerging and established universities. It begins with an analysis of challenges which may occur when attempting to develop an equitable partnership based on joint grants…

Numerous microeconomic studies demonstrate the significant individual returns to tertiary education; however, little empirical evidence exists regarding the effects of higher education massification and diversification agendas on long-term macroeconomic growth. The researchers used the Uzawa-Lucas endogenous growth model to tertiary education…

In spite of the large number of small sovereign states, there have been limited attempts at mainstreaming the study of the small as a small state in higher education. This paper reviews the context and development of both the category of, and research on small states; it then reviews the challenges involved in implementing any of the four broad…

This study examined the dispositions, experiences, and expectations of international students in a developing country to understand the increasing phenomenon of reverse student flows and the role of the political economy in international student mobility. Students' dispositions, experiences and expectations--referred here collectively as…

Identifies two key ideas of the proposed New International Economic Order: (1) greater equality in the distribution of incomes, both nationally and internationally; and (2) more intervention to achieve income equality, both by national governments and international agencies. (Author/RH)

Reviews some of the ethical issues identified in evaluations in the United States and considers the similarities and differences in application of these issues in developing countries. Identifies a number of ethical issues in international evaluations that are less common in the United States. (SLD)

This bibliography lists and annotates 395 English language publications that deal with problems and issues relating to communication policy and planning in 53 countries. In most cases the policy and planning problems are discussed in the context of other communication problems. The entries are indexed by subject, by country or region, and by…

Discusses the past experience and the technological advances of industrialized nations, particularly Japan and the West. The relationship between industrialized and developing countries and the developmental process are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the birth and growth of the technology assessment (TA) technique of Japan which has recommended desirable improvements in technological industry. Adopting this technique by developing countries, and obstacles of the application of TA are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the current use of microbial technology in industrialized countries to develop substitute sources of fuel, food, and fertilizer and why it is important for developing countries to adopt the techniques described to gain economically. A list of references is also presented. (HM)

Examines some problems and difficulties encountered in international comparative research programs in mass communications: comparability of units of analysis; lack of consensus manifested in dichotomization into "conventional" and "critical" approaches; and suitability of exported models, theories, concepts, and methods to Third World conditions.…

In order to determine the nature of foreign news coverage in the Arab Gulf states, a study examined six newspapers in these states (one in each country) in regard to the volume, news sources, and kinds of news (both subject categories and regions covered). Data were selected from 12 issues (one from each month) in 1986 from the following…

Supplementary information is provided for the final report of a feasibility study on establishing working relationships between American and foreign institutions of higher education. A brief overview of the development of campus international education is presented, and selected examples of institutional programs are discussed. An analysis of this…

Discusses how the transfer of technology and science from developed to developing countries is affecting the relationship between science and public policy. (HM)