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The AIMS (African Institute of Mathematical Sciences) supports the higher mathematical education of African Master students by providing postgraduate courses, which are taught by lecturers from both local and international institutes. This report reflects the author's own experience; it aims to motivate lecturers to offer courses or supervision of research topics for AIMS students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information about international developments in the employment of women in 1964. The global average of employed women is reported as 27 women out of 100. Comments are given about the job opportunities that women receive in various countries, as a result of religious, cultural, and climatic differences. Statistics about employed women are presented, and it is noted that Asia and Africa have relatively high female employment rates.