A Decade of International Library Cooperation through IFLA: A Third World Perspective

Abstract

"A new era in international library cooperation and development began with the establishment at IFLA’s 37th Conference in 1971 of a working group on developing countries. The increase in IFLA membership in developing countries over the past decade is charted. The special considerations given by IFLA Sections and Divisions in developing programmes which meet the basic needs of developing countries, the agencies which support IFLA programmes in the developingc ountries, and the programmes themselves are listed. The organization of the Division of Regional Activities is covered."