Poland's participation in the 1972 Prague convention on the international recognition among socialist countries of secondary school diplomas, specialized secondary school credentials, higher education degrees, and higher academic titles and degrees is outlined. (MSE)

A plan supported by American and Japanese legislators would provide free or inexpensive land and other financial incentives to entice American institutions to set up major academic programs in Japan. Four-year branch campuses enrolling students from the U.S., Japan, and other Pacific nations are envisioned.

How students and teachers in a private secondary school started a chapter of Amnesty International, the international human rights organization that received the 1977 Nobel Prize for Peace, is described. The many positive results of the experience are discussed. (RM)

Discusses the potential for human development, intraregional, and international cooperation in environmental and natural resource management in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). Identifies the current and future needs for environmental professionals in this region. Reviews management training options, pointing out the constraints facing environmental…

Continued existence of Unesco is threatened by United States withdrawal in 1984, and British threat to follow suit in 1985, because of alleged mismanagement and politicization. Effects on Unesco's Medium-Term Plan, 1984-89, including programs in communication and information, are unclear. Statements of professional association support and eight…

The International Study Association on Teacher Thinking (ISATT) believes that what teachers do is a result of what teachers think. The 1983 and 1985 (ISATT) conferences focused on researchers' conceptions of teachers and teaching and conceptual frameworks and methodological problems being used in current research. (RM)

Describes an educational microcomputer gaming system for dealing with the acid rain problem in Western Europe and discusses its objectives, rules, problems, and future perspectives. Usefulness of gaming as an operational aid in formulating appropriate energy policies worldwide is emphasized. (MBR)

Presents objectives (and related activities) of a plan designed for international collaboration in conserving key natural areas (biosphere reserves) of the globe. The plan (focusing on such areas as management, conservation, research, monitoring, and environmental education/training) was formulated during the First International Biosphere Reserve…

This guide provides an overview of technical backstopping opportunities for development projects and programmes. It focuses on support services for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills development. Agencies for International Cooperation have different approaches, methodologies, planning horizons, communication levels,…

The goals of the Fourth Annual Aspen Institute Roundtable on International Telecommunications were: to address procedural and substantive solutions for international coordination of Internet policy issues; to suggest different models for dispute resolution and policy coordination that might be employed in the various contexts of Internet usage;…

This journal special issue contains the following articles on the role of science and Technology in accelerating sustainable development in the countries of the South: (1) "The History and Urgency of South-South Cooperation in Science and Technology" (John F.E. Ohiorhenuan, Amitav Rath); (2) "Challenges, Opportunities and…

Most people in South Korea expressed deep sympathy for the innocent victims of the September 11th attacks, but, unlike their government's official position that supported U.S. military action, many were opposed to the war the United States began in Afghanistan. The president asked for emphasis on peace and anti-terrorism education. Since the role…

Establishing international collaborations between engineering education programs often entails a number of different activities, none of which are easy to establish or maintain. It is easy to lose sight of the goals. This paper suggests using student outcomes as a way of assessing and focusing these collaborations. The topic will be addressed…

This report covers almost two decades of European Community cooperation in education. Significant historical points are brought out, but the main focus is on what this cooperation means today, after so many years of activity and hard work. The report traces the efforts of the Member States of the European Community to gain a better understanding…

The records of the 28th UNESCO general conference are divided into three parts. The first part contains the resolutions adopted by the UNESCO General Conference and the list of officers of the General Conference and of the Commissions and Committees. The second part contains the reports of the five UNESCO Program Commissions, the Administrative…