The diploma course in Educational Technology offered by NCAVAE seeks to provide classroom teachers throughout England and Wales with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognized diploma, which would benefit them by financial increment to their salaries and also further their careers. (Author/JEG)

The principal concern here is to unearth the critical dimensions or elements in the modernization or development process. Narrow and counter-productive conceptions of development are analyzed and the historical antecedents of modern national development are examined as a means of comprehending the nature of the problems to be solved if…

Describes a typical North American modular course system and shows how that system provides both flexibility and facilities for general education. This system is then compared to some of the limited number of such systems operating in Britain. (VT)

Reviews recent developments in the sharing of information and ideas on adult illiteracy on an international basis. Describes two international conferences that focus on this topic and some of the results of each. (CH)

Reviews the history of transborder data flow (TDF) and the principles set forth by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Glenerin Declaration. Two major issues relating to TDF--national sovereignty and economic and trade concerns--are discussed. Future issues, including an international policy and standardization, are…

This annotated bibliography lists recent publications and documents dealing with educational innovations. A subject and country index is provided, as well as sources where readers may obtain the announced documents and publications. (CLB)

This annotated bibliography from the International Educational Reporting Service lists recent publications and documents dealing with educational innovations. A subject and country index is provided as well as sources where readers may obtain the announced documents and publications. (CLB)

The author analyzes the economics of weapons production in respect to the industries and occupations that are most dependent on defense conrating and discusses the problems that different groups of defense industry employees encounter in transferring to the civil sector. (Author/CT)

This article examines some of the research evidence bearing on questions central to the debate about the proper mix of family and state responsibility for the care of the frail elderly, including what forms of support older people and their caregivers prefer and how formal and informal care interact. (CT)

Discusses the problem faced by underdeveloped countries of making the right choices about the application of science and technology. The main issues facing Latin American countries center on how much research they should undertake, how much technology they should innovate and adopt, and how much they should continue to import. (Author/JR)

American Indian contributions to the development of America are described. (FF)

A typology developed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development is utilized to analyze magnitude and long-term trends of industrialized countries. Statistical problems involved in cross-country comparisons of military R&D are discussed. Practically all world military R&D is carried out in developed countries. (SR)

Discusses systems used to provide access to scientific and technical information in less developed countries (LDC), noting advanced country-based information and documentation systems, implications for LDC response, and conclusions concerning effective strategies. Thirty-eight references are cited. (EJS)

The major hunger problem today is chronic undernutrition, the primary cause of which is poverty. Hunger can be alleviated through food supplements, nutrition programs, and disaster relief. It can be eliminated by redistributing existing wealth and producing enough food and through equitable economic growth and a world food security system. (CS)

Summarizes the proposed New International Economic Order, tracing its origins and interpretations. Examines options available for different groups of developing countries and for certain industrialized states and explores avenues for furthering common interests, countering hidden biases, and avoiding conflicts. (RH)