Discusses the concomitant advantages case in academic debate. Examines the distinction between concomitant and comparative advantages and the implications of this distinction for concomitant advantages as a form of argument. (PD)

Explores how effective administrators help achieve consensus on desirable outcomes by the use of procedures that encourage actions to achieve those outcomes. The focus is on how program administrators influence priorities and not on organizational levels of policy making. (CT)

This learning activity for use with secondary students motivates discussion and broadens students' insight into the kinds of issues raised by a national population policy. The role play involves students in developing a national population policy for an imaginary country. (RM)

Discusses the formulation of a global strategy for the eradication of adult illiteracy. The strategy must involve the definition and discussion of options available to policy makers and the promotion of research that clarifies policy choices and planning decisions. (JOW)

Describes research policies at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston. Focuses on policies governing situations in which the nurse assists in a research study or serves as a subject. (Author/JOW)

Surveys legislators in Minnesota about their attitudes toward family policy and related activities. Findings indicate a need for broad public discussion about family policy so that family policy maps of legislators may be more clearly drawn and prospects of coherent family policy more likely. (Author/BEF)

Participatory management, involving the delegation of power and authority, provides several strategies to involve the community in the decision-making process. (Author/MLF)

Highlights the arguments for and against the use of relay satellites and direct broadcast satellites for television broadcasting in Australia. (JMF)

Describes the Delphi Technique, an approach to elicit and refine the opinions of a group of people. Outlines the steps in the process and provides illustrations of the applications of the technique for schools and colleges in determining future research needs, assessing staff development needs, and identifying problems confronting administrators.…

Tips are offered for writing effective letters to Congressmen and editors in order to influence policymaking. (TA)

A report on a conference titled "Communication Policy and Planning for Education and Development." A systems approach to communications planning is outlined. (BD)

Describes three policy initiatives in Taiwan related to adult and community education: Five-Year Scheme (1992-96), Lifelong Learning-oriented Middle Stage Adult Education Development Scheme (1996-present), and the Whole Construction of Community. Discusses ways to bridge the policy-practice gap and increase participation in policy formation. (SK)

Notes the complex and emotive nature of surrogate motherhood. Describes a surrogacy arrangement that was apparently based initially on a clear agreement and partnership, but developed into a disputed adoption application when the surrogate mother became dissatisfied with contact arrangements. (HTH)

A Seniors' Independence Research Program involved older adults, family caregivers, and professionals in shaping health-care policy and delivery. The project was a case illustration of how research has made a difference to policy choices by stakeholder involvement throughout the research process. Strategies ensured stakeholder collaboration,…