Twenty experts from eighteen countries attended the meeting, which was co-organized by the Intangible Heritage Section of UNESCO and the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU). They discussed in three successive sessions three subjects concerning community involvement in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH): (1) the definition…

The fall of communism in eastern and central Europe inspired the call for curriculum development in citizenship education throughout the growing democratic world. Many programs between U.S. institutions and newly developing democracies continue to produce curricula for democratic citizenship suited to local needs. This digest discusses: (1)…

Is it possible to develop an international consensus on the meaning of democracy and education for democratic citizenship? A cooperative project administered by the Center for Civic Education (CCE) in Calabasas, California is attempting to answer this question. Since 1996, the CCE has been developing "An International Framework for Education…

This book is based mainly on the work of the 46th session of the International Conference on Education (ICE), organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations' International Bureau of Education (IBE) held in Geneva, Switzerland, September 5-8, 2001. The ICE is the only regularly occurring event during which…

This report contains a synthesis of key themes and issues discussed within each question posed to panel members at a roundtable on the changing Canadian research landscape. The keynote address, "Knowledge, Innovation and International Cooperation: The Sisyphus Challenge," by Francisco Sagasti, is presented in its entirety. Canadian…

International Adult Learners Week, established by UNESCO resolution in 1999, builds on individual national learning festivals and other activities designed to raise the visibility of adult and lifelong learning. International Adult Learners Week functions as a network linking national and international activities. (SK)

Reseachers collaborating with international colleagues should consider cultural, structural, and interpersonal/interprofessional factors that impinge on the process. Before embarking on collaboration, researchers should understand each other's interests, seek funding for face-to-face meetings, and learn about each other's culture. (SK)

This article introduces a 10-article feature designed to update American and Canadian physical educators on the status of physical education and sport in their respective countries. A rationale is given for future cooperative ventures in physical education between the 2 countries. (IAH)

Government and United Nations officials, environmentalists, reporters and others convey their perceptions of the results and significance of the Earth Summit for the planet, governments, the United Nations, organizations and themselves as individuals. Discusses Agenda 21, financing and staffing of the United Nations Environmental Program,…

Collision of a comet with Jupiter beginning July 16, 1994 will be observed by astronomers worldwide, with computerized information relayed to a center at the University of Maryland, financed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Science Foundation. Geologists and paleontologists also hope to learn more about earth's…

Discusses the expansion and innovation in the use of international environmental law mechanisms to address the problems of global environmental protection. Presents initiatives involving customary international law, forms of international agreements, nonbinding "soft law," and an example involving Canada's biodiversity commitments. (MDH)

Outlines the past, present, and future development of AACR2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules 2) with particular emphasis on the directions provided by the International Conference on the Principles and Future Development of AACR held in Toronto on October 1997. Highlights international cooperation as a significant element. (Author/LRW)

Discussion of international collaboration focuses on two case studies, one of a graduate course and one a professional continuing education course, which examined participants' perceptions and use of technology. Data suggest that technology compatibility with cultural and work style preferences and technology infrastructure are more important than…

Describes an effort to apply a theoretical perspective developed in one country (United States) to cope with the increasing demand for career services and limited funding in another country (United Kingdom). Explains the process used in the transnational career theory adaptation project and discusses the implications for adaptation among other…

The Universal Forum of Cultures, to take place in Barcelona in 2004, is spearheading the creation of international networks of learning communities; each will take action on 1 of 10 themes related to cultural diversity, sustainable development, or conditions for peace. The work of the thematic network on communications media and new technologies,…