Gives the founder's perspective on the history of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and an argument for its necessity, particularly in view of conflicting societal norms in certain countries and the pressure to involve religion exclusively. Emphasizes the need to resist the glorification of suicide, and to study and prevent…

Examines the trends and efforts of Japan in funding basic and applied research in American universities and industries. Cites examples of the high-technology ties between the United States and Japan. Discusses the implications of foreign-funded research and technological transfer. (ML)

Issues arising in international comparison of academic degrees and credentials, including institutional vs. governmental responsibility for the determination of equivalence, admission criteria and prerequisites for foreign student enrollment, and necessary qualifications for visiting faculty, are discussed in the context of the European Convention…

The 1976 UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education is a step forward in describing and understanding the structure of higher education systems and their links with national economies, but some problems of classification, documentation, and standardization remain to be solved. (MSE)

East Germany's largest university has cooperative agreements and exchanges with six developing countries. The exchange activities include education and training of staff, delegation of university faculty to those countries, collaboration in research, advising, and exchange of experience. (MSE)

There is currently a shortage of students and funds in colleges around the country for Southeast European studies courses. Proposes ways to solve this problem through the more efficient use of existing resources. (RM)

Describes the origin, function, and involvements of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE). Outlines SCOPE's governing principles and explains its operating procedures. Provides summaries of current projects, with a listing of available reports and publications. (ML)

Proceedings are summarized from a conference of 21 member countries of the Council of Europe's Division for Higher Education and Research to discuss measures to facilitate exchange of teachers, researchers, and students in Europe and cooperation in exchange with Latin America. (MSE)

National bibliographic developments worldwide are planned with awareness of international context and of advantages of following internationally used standards. The information gap between librarians in rich and poor countries through unavailability of high technology in poor countries where international bibliographic tools are in use appears to…

Publications emanating from international organizations can provide a rich source of information for geography teachers and students. Many of these publications are available to educators at European Documentation Centers located at higher education institutions throughout the world. The publications are described. (RM)

The study trip made by the author to the Education for International Co-operation and Peace Section of Unesco and to nursery, elementary, and secondary French schools belonging to Unesco's Associated Schools network is described. Impressions regarding the network are related. (RM)

Participating in the first international Congress of 1983 were countries having Associated Schools projects promoting international understanding and peace, five international nongovernmental organizations, and two African national liberation movements. What happened at the conference is described. (RM)

Reports on importance of transborder data flows (international data flows through transnational computer-communication systems), impact of transborder data flows, and what can be done to promote favorable effects and avoid unfavorable ones. Research, technical cooperation, and policies and conferences of international organizations are…

After China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), teachers have been confronted with many opportunities and challenges. Lifelong education strategies are problems we should take into account carefully. This article expounds the objective demands, ideas, content, measures and functions of lifelong education.

This White Paper by the National Council on Disability urges the support and participation of American policymakers and organizations representing people with disabilities in the drafting of an international human rights treaty specifically addressing the rights of people with disabilities. Following an executive summary and an introductory…