| GEP_-_Leverhulme_Centre_for_Research_on_Globalisation_and_Economic_Policy An British institute whose activities are structured around research programs covering the impacts on globalization on labour markets, economic policy, productivity and technology. |
| Global_Balance Provides an environment of information exchange, integration and support to assist NGOs and their projects to reach the UN Millennium Development Goals. |
| The_Global_Century_-_Globalization_and_National_Security Examines impacts of globalization on world affairs and the task of forging responsive policies and strategies. Also, an in-depth analysis of global and regional trends. Edited by Richard L. Kugler and |
| Global_Education_Network An European network for learning in the field of global development issues and cooperation policy. Core activities are related to development of countries in Africa, Asia or South East Europe. |
| Global_Envision A web initiative with news and information on globalization, world business, poverty, global growth, and world trade. It aims to take the global free market system as a starting point for reducing wor |
| Global_Exchange__Economic_Alternatives Advocates for democratic alternatives to top-down economic globalization. |
| Global_Forum_on_Reinventing_Government Hosted by Korea Government. The leitmotiv of the meeting is the need for effective, accountable and transparent administrative and management structures, based on collaboration and partnership among t |
| Global_Issues_Gateway An educational website created by Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, USA, for those investigating issues arising from the rapid exchange of goods and ideas across increasingly porous geograph |
| Global_Marshall_Plan An initiative for the implementation of a global eco-social development plan as a basis for a worldwide ecological and social market economy. |
| Global_Policy_Forum News, information, analysis and resources from an organization that monitors UN policy making on the matter and promotes accountability of global decisions. |
| The_Global_Workplace Promotes awareness and encourages grassroots trade union activity on international issues. |
| Globalisation_and_Poverty_Research_Programme A three-year program of research exploring the linkages between globalization processes and poverty. Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), a United Kingdom government ministry |
| Globalisation_Guide Eleven key questions on the subject with selected links to opinion leaders and thinkers. |
| The_Globalisation_Institute Think tank advocating enterprise-based solutions to poverty. |
| The_Globalist The daily online magazine on the global economy, politics and culture. |
| Globalization_-_Wikipedia Encyclopedia article on globalization and its various aspects. |
| Globalization_and_Maritime_Power A study about the implications of globalization theory and facts in the design of national defense policies. Edited by Sam Tangredy, Institute for National Strategic Studies, US National Defense Unive |
| Globalization_and_National_Environmental_Policy Taking stock of changes in government interventions in response to globalization. Koningshof, Veldhoven, The Netherlands on September 22-24, 2003. |
| Globalization_and_the_Postmodern_Turn A paper by Douglas Kellner, from the Graduate School of Education, UCLA, USA. |
| Globalization__Index A peer-reviewed journal devoted to the examination of social, political, economic, and technological aspects of the topic, by The International Consortium for Alternative Academic Publication (ICAAP). |
| Globalization__Threat_or_Opportunity? Brief subject to periodical reviews by International Monetary Fund Staff. It shows a set of key questions and answers on the subject such as: roles of countries and governments, growth, poverty and in |
| The_Globalization_Website Resources on various issues related to the issue from Emory University. |
| HBS_Working_Knowledge__Globalization Links to articles and comments related to the topic. |
| ICC_World_Business_Organization Comments, news and information resources from pro-globalization perspective, contending a global market economy will bring prosperity and other benefits to millions. Section of website of the Internat |
| The_Information_Age A book that undertakes the task of understanding the globalization of information and communication technologies. Based on historical fact, reasoned speculation about future trends, and informed analy |
| The_Information_Age__Economy,_Society_and_Culture A selection of media reviews (key paragraphs) about Manuel Castells' trilogy. |
| Institute_for_International_Economics_-_Globalization Collection of papers on this topic by members the organization. |
| Institute_on_Globalization_and_the_Human_Condition An intellectual center of McMaster University in Canada, bringing together faculty, students and members of the broader community for discussion, debate and analysis of globalization and its effects. |
| International_Forum_on_Globalization Alliance formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization and its impact. Events, programs, news and analysis from an anti-globalization per |
| International_Social_Observatory Intends to contribute to integration of social, ethical and environmental dimensions in the globalization process. |
| LifeWeb__The_Biology_of_Globalization Opinion article by Elisabet Sahtouris, it points out the threats of the economy of globalization against the basic principles by which healthy living systems are organized, 1998. |
| Millennium_Development_Goals A free database that provides 60 indicators for 200 countries and 15 years from the Millenium Development Summit. Presents official UN global statistics in an easy-to-understand format aimed at citize |
| Monopolis A presentation of relevant social, economic, and demographic about the globalized world. [German, English and Spanish] |
| Newspaper_Index__Forum An international forum focused on the topic, and on politics and global news, as well. |
| OneWorld_net Anti-globalization resources and opinions. |
| Questioning_Anti-Globalization_NGO_Claims_and_Policies Critical assessment questioning the claims and policies of a Non Governmental Organization, the World Development Movement, and highlighting the positive effects of globalization, by Nikutai to Kagebo |
| Right_Makes_Might___Freedom_and_Power_in_the_Information_Age Examines the relationship of intentions and capabilities—more precisely, of openness and power—in the information age, taking China as the case in point. Postulates that although power remains imp |
| Special_Issue_on_Globalization_--_Journal_of_World-Systems_Research Explores the topic in its economic, political, and cultural dimensions. |
| Special_Reports A portal to global politics, economics and ideas from Foreign Policy magazine. Site features reports, statistics and links. |
| A_Student\'s_Guide_to_Globalization Web site managed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) serves as an informative and engaging space for those interested in learning more about changes in the international econo |
Security Council
Advances in communication and transportation technology, combined
with free-market ideology, have given goods, services, and capital
unprecedented mobility. Northern countries want to open world markets
to their goods and take advantage of abundant, cheap labor
in the South, policies often supported by Southern elites. They use
international financial institutions and regional trade agreements
to compel poor countries to "integrate" by reducing tariffs, privatizing
state enterprises, and relaxing environmental and labor standards.
The results have enlarged profits for investors but offered pittances
to laborers, provoking a strong backlash from civil society. This
page analyzes economic globalization, and examines how it might be
resisted or regulated in order to promote sustainable development.
Also See GPF's Pages on: Globalization
General Analysis on Globalization of the Economy
With international trade, financial transfers, and foreign direct investment, the economy is increasingly internationally interconnected. This page analyzes economic globalization, and examines how it might be resisted or regulated in order to promote sustainable development.
International Trade and Development
Trade Agreements, such as the FTAA, NAFTA, and CAFTA facilitate international trade, thereby strongly impacting people at all levels of the economy. They make trade "free" for Northern exports, without prohibiting the rich countries' protectionist measures that harm Southern competitors. Such agreements tend to slow development in poor countries and pull them deeper into poverty.
Trade Agreements
Trade Agreements, such as the FTAA, NAFTA, and CAFTA facilitate international trade, thereby strongly impacting people at all levels of the economy. Rich countries often manage to prioritize their own interests in such agreements, which tend to harm development of poor countries, pulling them deeper into poverty.
Multilateral Agreement on Investment and Related Initiatives
In May 1995, the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development committed itself to the immediate start of negotiations aimed at reaching a Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI).
Transnational CorporationsTransnational corporations have become some of the largest economic entities in the world, surpassing many states. Their continuous push for liberalization has driven globalization while challenging environmental, health, and labor standards in many countries.
Export Processing Zones
Export Processing Zones, sometimes known as maquiladoras or Special Economic Development Zones, are usually exempt from national taxes, tariff duties and a wide range of regulations, including those on wages, working conditions, health protection, environmental safety and trade union rights. Governments have set up these zones in the hope of attracting investments and creating jobs. But in so doing, they turn over sovereignty to corporate investors and seriously undermine national tax and regulatory systems.
Foreign Direct Investment
Transnational corporations and private individuals invest more money abroad than ever before; foreign direct investment has increased tenfold over the last 20 years. While many poor countries see foreign capital as a tool for growth, it has often increased instability and inequality as well.
World Trade Organization
This intergovernmental organization sets and enforces the rules of international trade. It has become a target of civil society's criticism over its opaque, undemocratic operating procedures and neo-liberal ideology.
World Bank
The World Bank's mission is to erradicate poverty by loaning poor countries money for economic development, but these loans often come with demands of economic liberalization.
International Monetary Fund
The IMF was orginally envisoned as a "lender of last resort" for countries experiencing economic crises. Now, however, the IMF conditions assistance on neo-liberal reforms that exacerbate poverty.
Global TaxesThis page explores the different ways to implement global taxes, the need for democratic oversight and control, the policy shaping effects, the distributive effects, and the possible use of such taxes to fund the UN, its agencies, and other programs for worldwide human security and development.
Dollarization
In many countries, the US dollar has become the national currency. In others, the national currency has been pegged to the US dollar. In still others, major transactions like real estate usually take place using the dollar. Dollarization eliminates the possibility of independent national monetary policy and it exposes countries to policies set in Washington.
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