| 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. |
| The_Meaning_and_Significance_of_Sangha A study of the various aspects of Sangha, including the levels, types and qualifications. |
| The_Meaning_of_Sangha Describes the meaning, benefits and importance of Sangha. |
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Is
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Mehta and Birgit La Cour Madsen. This paper investigates controversies
surrounding efforts to liberalise domestic water-related services under
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implications for poor people's right to water.
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