This document presents proceedings from a symposium designed to focus attention on present and future developments in education in developing countries, and to stimulate research on education in these areas. The document is divided into eight chapters: (1) background to the symposium; (2) setting the scene; (3) education, culture, and productive life: in search of the connection; (4) education and culture; (5) education and productive life; (6) research issues; (7) research issues and policies in the field of educational development and cooperation; and (8) summary: where do we go from here? Four annexes are attached. (DB)