Varied development projects in several countries are described in this newsletter, which also provides current reviews of development books, and publications available from the Non-Formal Education Information Center at Michigan State University and ERIC. The following articles are included: (1) "From Oral Traditions to Elementary Textbooks: A Description of the Maternal Languages Project in Niger," Connie L. Stephens; (2) "Formative Evaluation in Educational Radio and Television: A Fundamental Need in Developing Countries," Gale R. Adkins; (3) "Community Radio in Ecuador: Playing Local Music, Strengthening Cultural Ties," Kurt Hein; (4) "IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) Planning: Eight State-of-the-Art Principles," John Middleton; (5) "Two Thoughts on the Use of Microcomputers in Developing Countries," Kurt Moses; (6) "Numeracy Project Makes New Use of Pocket Calculators," Mary Dickie; and (7) "Agricultural Extension and Mass Media," Hilary Perraton. (LMM)