Canada’s role as a world citizen, participating through the Colombo Plan and UNESCO in a program of material aid to underdeveloped countries in Southeast Asia, is examined. In Ceylon, we see the kinds of projects in which Canada’s contributions are being used. Canadian educators, doctors, agriculturalists, scientific experts, as well as Canadian-made equipment, are shown in the front lines of the war on want, working with the people of Ceylon to improve the island’s economy.
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ACMI Identifier
011653
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Developing countries
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → International understanding
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Foreign Relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relief
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International understanding
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)