This course outline begins with a statement of seven objectives which relate to (1) the role of the policy sciences and the policy science literatures; (2) understanding the policy analysis process; (3) identification of major policy issues concerned with information as a resource in economic and social life; (4) application of policy analytical…

Outlines trends in assistance strategies and types of international organizations as sources of information transfer for development. Highlights include impact of development policies (modernization theory, basic needs policy, dependency theory, adjustment theory), telematics and technical assistance (transborder data flow, information policies),…

This report is divided into two parts: recommendations for the proposed information center and a description of the feasibility study. The rationale for the center, current information problems, and the problems of the information seeker are discussed, and the proposed program is outlined. Recommendations are made concerning the center's role,…