In principle, the emergence of National Information Policy (NIP) as a framework for developing information resources and institutions was welcomed by most countries in Africa with a messianic zeal. However, most of these countries, particularly those in the Sub-Sahara region, were unable to correspondingly match their zeal with concrete efforts…

This report focuses on the financial aspects of child care from the perspective of families and government. The need for affordable child care in the Southern states is illustrated in a series of state-by-state charts and graphs. Information on the percentage of low-income families that receive help paying for child care in each state is also…

This profile presents a variety of educational and socioeconomic information for Alameda County, nearby counties, and the state. The profile highlights the relationship between various factors that affect the economic well-being of individuals and communities. This presentation of information provides a framework for enhanced communication and…

This profile uniquely presents a variety of educational and socioeconomic information for Contra Costa County, nearby counties, and the state. The profile highlights the relationship between various factors that affect the economic well-being of individuals and communities. This presentation of information provides a framework for enhanced…

A practical and organized approach to economic development of a local community is proposed. Suggested data bank components are included. (MS)

Discusses problems facing the world with increasing demands for food, energy, raw materials and goods, and at the same time confronted with a population explosion. Views the future of the United States optimistically when compared to less developed countries. (JR)

Adults, involved in their vocations, must be continually learning so that their productive efforts can be improved. Author spells out the need for literacy in agricultural occupations. (RK)

Entrepreneurial bureaucrats act to enhance their chances for career advancement by becoming identified with successful development efforts. Evidence from Zambia illustrates the nature of entrepreneurialism in a public bureaucracy and the utility of the concept in the study of development administration. (Author)

Two separate commentaries agree that a unified Europe would provide the economic power structure needed to provide a secure position among superpower nations; economic power being preferable to nuclear power. (JB)

Surveying the complexity of the regional problems of Latin America, the author emphasizes the need to include a spatial or regional planning component in national plans. (RY)