| 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 |
| Swiss_Coalition_of_Development_Organizations Provides a wide range of information on topics related to development policy and globalization. |
| Transnational_Communities_Programme A research programme with the goal of looking into the human dimensions of globalization and aspects of emerging transnationalism. Commissioned by the United Kingdom Economic and Social Research Counc |
| TUC_Globalisation Raises key issues and highlights trade union responses to aspects of particular interest to working people. By the Trade Unions Congress, United Kingdom. |
| UNCTAD/UNDP_Global_Programme_on_Globalization,_Liberalization_and_Sustainable_Human_Development UN project which seeks sustainable development and economic integration of developing countries into the global economy. Includes comprehensive list of institutions working on the topic. |
| United_Elite Offers facts, figures and opinion on the relationship between globalization and topics such as education, international investment, and terrorism. |
| A_World_Connected Seeks to enhance the understanding by looking through the eyes of the people who are directly affected by a globalized world. |
| World_Economic_Forum The Davos meeting of political and business leaders aims to create the foremost global partnership of business, political, intellectual and other leaders of civil society to define and discuss the key |
| World_Exploitation Provides topical related news and archive from a variety of sources on the Internet. Searchable news in 20 languages. |
| WorldBank__Leading_Research_on_Globalization Provides access to recent presentations and some research on the subject. Some highlighted issues are: "Making globalization work for all" or "Globalization, Growth and Poverty". |
| Wuppertal_Institute_on_Globalisation A German research center that explores social and ecological impacts, and develops strategies to make globalization fair and sustainable. |
| Yale_Center_for_the_Study_of_Globalization The Center supports teaching and research on globalization, helps to enrich debate on the subject through workshops, conferences, and lectures, and responds quickly to important events by organizing t |
| The_Free_Trade_Area_of_the_Americas_Process The Organization of American States gives brief background information about summit meetings organized to draw up free trade in the Western Hemisphere. |
| United_States_Trade_Representative__FTAA Activities of office, reports, speeches, press releases and resources concerning this trade agreement. |
| U_S__Department_of_Commerce__FTAA Press releases and reports about progress, history, structure, and U.S. perspectives in inter-American trade. |
| Wikipedia_-_Free_Trade_Area_of_the_Americas Hyperlinked encyclopedia entry includes a brief history of the FTAA along with a bibliography. |
| The_Dharma_Tree A primer of the role of sangha in the Buddhist life. |
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GPF Coverage on the Financing for Development Conference in Doha
GPF provides special coverage of the “Second Global Conference on Financing for Development” in Doha, Qatar (November 29 - December 2, 2008) where governments will meet to discuss international aid, debt relief, domestic sources of funding and other means to finance development.
Report of the International Conference on Financing for Development (March 2002)
Key Recommendations for Doha Draft Outcome Document (August 30, 2008)
The UN-NGLS newsletter The Road to Doha (September/October 2008)
More Resources on Financing for Development
Official UN website on Financing for Development
Global Civil Society Forum Website
What's New on Financial for development | GPF's Page on Financing for Development
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A New Era of World Hunger? – The Global Food Crisis Analyzed (July 2008)
This paper discusses the main causes of the steep run-up in global food prices and the resulting spread of hunger to nearly a billion people worldwide. Authors James A. Paul and Katarina Wahlberg conclude that biofuels and the agro-industrial approach to food production are the main culprits of the food crisis. The paper looks at a wide range of factors endangering nutrition for all, including population growth, unsustainable consumption, international trade policy and climate change. The authors argue for effective and generous short-term aid as well as longer-term transformation of the agricultural system to make it more justly distributive, resilient, and sustainable for the future. (Global Policy Forum/Friedrich Ebert Foundation)
What's New on Social and Economic Policy | GPF's Page on World Hunger
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Updated Tables and Charts on UN Finance August 31st!
GPF’s updated tables and charts show UN members’ contributions and debts to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets.
US vs. Total Debt to the UN: Table
2008
US vs Total Debt to the UN, 1996-2008: Graph 1996-2008
Regular Budget Payments of Largest Payers: Table 2008
Regular Budget Assessments & Payments: Table
2008
Debt of 15 Largest Payers to Peacekeeping Budget: Table 2008
GPF's Page on UN Finance
The "Surge" of Prisoners (May 7, 2008)
Amid all the talk about the US military "surge" in Iraq, little has been said about the accompanying "surge" of Iraqi prisoners, whose numbers rose to nearly 51,000 at the end of 2007. Global Policy Forum’s Ciara Gilmartin states that “US forces hold nearly all detainees indefinitely without charge, an arrest warrant or the opportunity to defend themselves.” Human rights monitors, including the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), are denied access to detention centers in Iraq by US officials. This lack of oversight not only increases the likelihood of detainee abuse, but also violates international human rights law. (Foreign Policy in Focus)
GPF's Page on Iraq | Torture and Prison Abuse in Iraq | What's New on Iraq
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Causes and Strategies on World Hunger: Green Revolution versus Sustainable Agriculture (May 2008)
Global Policy Forum’s Katarina Wahlberg criticizes the World Bank’s proposal to create a Green Revolution in Africa. By focusing on boosting agricultural production through scientific development of more productive crops, the Bank disregards the fact that the Earth’s biological systems cannot be exploited forever. The supporters of the new Green Revolution also fail to address the major causes of the global food crisis, including biofuel production and unsustainable global consumption of meat. The author calls for a shift from industrial agriculture of export crops to sustainable agriculture for local consumption. (World Economy & Development in Brief)
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