Researchers have identified how in some rapidly developing countries, road and aviation transportation CO2 emissions are rising faster (over time) when compared to the experiences of the USA at similar levels of economic development. While suggestive of how experiences of the rapidly developing Asia are different from those of the developed world…

While the process and practices of retail product development in developed countries have been documented, a void exists in descriptive analysis regarding retail product development in an international setting. The primary purpose of this study was to explore small business apparel retailing, and specifically the retail product development process…

One of the defining characteristics of the late 20th and early 21st centuries is the increasing importance of international migration, an epoch Castles and Miller term the "age of migration." The precise size of the international migrant population is unknown. Much of this movement--such as unauthorized and other irregular flows--is not…

The capacity of public service staff in developing countries is crucial for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Literature from developed countries shows that, working with higher education institutions (HEIs), industries have improved their human resource capacity through continuing professional development. This paper reports on research…

Provides brief descriptions of programs in Western Europe to furnish fresh perspectives from which to view American education. (Author/IRT)

A discussion of how a teacher's role in a non-traditional setting must be that of a counselor, guide, philosopher and friend of the learner, and other new skills not now taught in teacher education courses in France. (HB)

A brief discussion of the comparative studeis on the administration of audiovisual services in advanced and developing countries conducted by ICEM. (Author/HB)

A brief statement on the philosophy and goals of Janan's NHK. (HB)

A brief history of the development of Japan's NHK. (HB)

This directory provides a listing of non-government organizations (NGOs) providing various kinds of development assistance. Entries are listed alphabetically by these countries: Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; Denmark; Federal Republic of Germany; Finland; France; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Spain; Sweden;…

A discussion of Japan's NHK from the perspective of WETA's (Washington) director of production. (HB)

Official and unofficial tools are described in this brief guide for the uninitiated user who is searching for Canadian federal and provincial legislation and attendant regulations. The federal information presented is related to bills of the House of Commons and Senate, printing of legislative materials, standing and revised statutes, office…

The status of the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for the year 1973 is presented in this report. Organized by the public relations department of this public corporation, this report is similar in format to a conventional corporate annual report, with the exception of financial data. The report constructs a profile of NHK including management…

Characteristic trends in growth and development include the progressive incorporation of audiovisual work into modern teaching method, university involvement in training, the appearance of training initiatives in new sectors, and the adaptation of teacher training programs to adult education requirements and their specific learning modes.…

Women librarians in Great Britain are struggling to eliminate the historical bias against married women continuing to work. Also, while the number of women working in libraries has increased, the number in top positions has decreased. (JAB)