Discusses the ancient library at Alexandria and describes plans for the development of the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The administrative organization is discussed; the building design is explained; international cooperation between Egypt, UNESCO, UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), and the library community is described; and future…

Issues in international university cooperation for scientific/technological advancement are discussed from the perspective of more highly developed Latin American countries, which generally have lower priority in large international cooperation programs. Long-term trends in cooperation, the current environment for change in higher education, and…

A discussion of the future of cooperation between European and Latin American universities looks at the considerable differences between higher education systems, suggests criteria and objectives for cooperation, and notes some of the existing mechanisms for cooperation. The role of the European Community is considered. (MSE)

Traces the development of camper exchange programs between the United States and the Soviet Union; notes differences between Soviet and U.S. residential camps; and discusses the benefits and future of camper exchange programs. Since 1987, 70 U.S. residential camps have hosted Soviet children and hundreds of U.S. campers have attended Soviet camps.…

The International Camping Fellowship (ICF) was organized in 1987 to promote international exchange and collaboration on camping issues. Since its inception, ICF has created a 10-member steering international committee that meets annually to coordinate its work. ICF membership includes more than 140 individuals, camps, and organizations. Lists the…

Describes the efforts of Christian Camping International (CCI), an alliance of Christian camping associations from Australia, Canada, the Far East, Latin America, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, Japan, and Brazil. The purpose of CCI is to help develop effective Christian camps, conferences, and retreat ministries. (LP)

Two reports on higher education in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are the basis for an examination of the potential and problems of higher education in developing nations in the southern hemisphere. Ways to improve higher education in these areas using north-south university cooperation are suggested. (Author/MSE)

A 1990 Institutional Management for Higher Education workshop on university research in the new European Community is summarized. The report focuses on potential changes in university research structures and patterns and implications of those changes and strategies to keep research vital, including development of international computer networks…

A discussion of the relationship of the United States' Agency for International Development and agricultural universities in developing nations examines the rationale for such linkages, reviews several past assistance projects for strengths and weaknesses, distills lessons learned, and outlines specific characteristics and guidelines for future…

The history and development of this commission established by the United Nations to address the relationship between environment and development is summarized. Speculation about the future of the commission is discussed. (CW)

Examines the role of universities in international outreach efforts and offers examples of Washington State University activities in economic development, research, and education. Argues that international outreach is essential in order for modern universities to meet their responsibilities, serve their constituencies, and survive in a rapidly…

Explores problems inherent in the international transfer of business-administration programs. While managerial know-how is important in economic restructuring, it is difficult to organize efficiently and is punctuated with a number of difficulties. Three areas are proposed for improving efficiency of transfer programs: reconsidering transfer…

Discusses the Step by Step Program, funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI) and operated in Eastern and Central Europe, former Soviet states, Haiti, and South Africa. Discusses OSI's belief that educating the youngest members of society in a way that encourages individualism, choice, initiative, and appreciation of differences can lead to a new…

Summarizes the issues and problems involved in the Korean War truce talks that eventually spurred the signing of the armistice agreement on July 27, 1953. Focuses on the reparation of the prisoners of war and the Military Demarcation Line and Demilitarized Zone. (CMK)

Using primary health care and peer leadership models, U.S. nurses trained Lithuanian health professionals as community peer leaders in AIDS prevention. A national continuing education program is in place to sustain the initiative in Lithuania. (SK)