In 2015, the International Council on Archives launched its Africa Programme (2015-2020) in order to coordinate its support for African archives and archivists. The Programme is focused on two strategic priorities: advocacy and education and training. This article examines the education and training component of the Programme. It begins by…

A survey is presented of the scope of the program of the Agency for International Development in the field of educational assistance to certain developing countries. The survey revises and updates previous surveys completed annually since 1966. The regions of the world in which A.I.D. operates--Africa, the Near East and South Asia, Latin America,…

This survey examined linkages between U.S. and southern African academic institutions, focusing on programs in southern African countries other than South Africa. It is based on a survey of over 500 U.S. colleges and universities in the Southern African Information Exchange (SAIE) database, as well as surveys of southern African institutions and…

Presented is a synthesis of reports designed to assess the development of marine science and technology in African coastal states. This situation is analyzed from a regional (i.e., continent-wide) point of view. Five chapters comprise the report: (1) summary of recommendations, (2) introduction; (3) nation-by-nation descriptions and analyses; (4)…

Description of programs of the German Foundation for International Development's Information and Documentation Training Section focuses on education of professionals from eastern and southern Africa; improvement of information provision needed for development of countries; support of establishment of national information and documentation…

The report provides an annual report and financial review for 1994 of the Bernard van Leer Foundation, a private institution that was created for broad humanitarian purposes in 1949, and shows the varied aspects of the foundation's activities in the project field. In addition, it includes a number of feature articles which highlight specific…

This annual report marks the 75th anniversary of the Institute of International Education (IIE) and describes the IIE's 1994 activities and programs. During 1994 more than 10,000 individuals studied, conducted research, received practical training, or provided international technical assistance under 248 programs IIE administered for 217 sponsors,…

Recent efforts of the World Bank to improve global economic problems are described, issues which will influence the role of the World Bank in the decade to come are discussed, and the Bank's future role is examined. Recent World Bank efforts to help developing nations include a lending program, project investments, analytical and advisory work,…

THIS STUDY DISCUSSES THE POLITICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC ROLE OF TRADE UNIONS IN DEVELOPING NATIONS, EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING NEEDS OF UNIONISTS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING METHODS (OVERSEAS TOURS, REGIONAL COURSES, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS), ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS, CURRICULUM PLANNING, EFFECTS OF SPONSOR OBJECTIVES, THE SELECTION OF STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS,…

This publication describes activities UNESCO is carrying out and the objectives it is pursuing. The following articles are included: (1) "Education and Human Development" (Federico Mayor, Director-General of UNESCO); (2) "Education and the Future" (Colin N. Power, Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO); (3)…

IN THIS STUDY, UNITED STATES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES ARE EXAMINED IN TERMS OF THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS GIVE A SHORT HISTORY AND AN ANALYSIS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY HELD BY THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AID) AND THE FUNCTIONS OF AID COMMUNITY…

Papers on library acquisitions, special collections development, and special training for serials librarianship, presented at the 1984 IFLA general conference, include: (1) "The Development of the African Collection at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and Its Importance for the Cultural History of African Countries"…

This report to Congress describes the women in development programs, projects, and activities undertaken by the Agency for International Development (AID) during the period from 1978 through 1980. Information is provided concerning AID cooperation and support on preparations for the United Nations Decade for Women Copenhagen Conference. Presented…