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Information Resources on Globalisation

Globalisation, has elicited a lot of debates and scholarship on the subject thus springing up schools of thought on globalisation. Several information resources across the globe exist on globalisation.

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Information Resources on Globalisation

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  1. Globalisation, has elicited a lot of debates and scholarship on the subject thus springing up schools of thought on globalisation. Several information resources across the globe exist on globalisation. A number of them are cited here with their web addresses. These addresses also link up to other sites on globalisation. Information Resources on Globalisation

  2. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development www.unctad.org Help developing countries face the challenges arising from globalisation Integration into the global economy on an equitable basis International Trade Center: www.intracen.org (ITC) is the technical cooperation agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Promotes operational, enterprise-oriented aspects of trade development. Some of the Information Resources

  3. Has a wide network of governmental, non-governmental and inter-governmental partners,.  ICTSD plays a unique systemic role as a provider of original, non-partisan reporting and facilitation services at the intersection of international trade and sustainable development Established in Geneva in September 1996 an independent non-profit and non-governmental organisation, ICTSD engages a broad range of actors in ongoing dialogue about trade and sustainable development. To contribute to a better understanding of development and environment concerns in the context ofinternational trade.  The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD www.ictsd.org

  4. The Ethical Trading Initiative at www.ethicaltrade.org an alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and trade union organisations. Promotes and improves the implementation of corporate codes of practice which cover supply chain working conditions. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that the working conditions of workers producing for the UK market meet or exceed international labour standards. The Trade Justice Movement (www.tradejusticemovement.org.uk) is a coalition of more than 50 member organisations campaigning together for trade justice - not free trade - with the rules weighted to benefit poor people and the environment. The World Trade Organisation: www.wto.org a rules-based, member-driven organization — all decisions are made by the member governments, and the rules are the outcome of negotiations among members.

  5. War on Want at www.waronwant.org fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalization. campaign for workers' rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice. Institute for International Economic Studies www.iies.su.se is a research institute affiliated with the Stockholm University. Three areas of research dominate the work of the Institute: macroeconomic analysis of open economies; foreign trade; and general economic theory and methodology. The IGTN at www.genderandtrade.net is an international network of gender advocates actively working to promote equitable, social, and sustainable trade. The Network utilizes research, advocacy and economic literacy to address the specific trade issues of the seven regions: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Pacific

  6. It is an independent non-profit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North- South issues. conduct research on economic, social and environmental issues pertaining to the South; publish books and magazines; to organize and participate in seminars; provide a platform representing broadly Southern interests and perspectives at international fora such as the UN conferences and processes. Third World Network www.twnside.org.sg

  7. W. I. D. ENetwork Women in Development in Europe • www.wide-network.org • Globalizing Gender Equality and Social Justice. • Promoting the rights of women in international trade. • 10, rue de la science, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: 32.2.545.90.70 Fax: 32.2.512.73.42 • E-mail:wide@gn.apc.org

  8. Other Contact Groups • Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, USA. • Economic Peasants Organizations, Bolivia. • Germanwatch, Germany. • Solidarite, France. • Integrated Rural Development Foundation/Asia Gender and Trade Network, Philippines. • SEA Council for Food Security & Fair Trade, Malaysia.

  9. DevNetDevelopment Information Network • Promoting Information for Development • Capacity Building of NGOs • Development Policy Advocacy • International Alliances • Resource Development • Networking • www.devnetnigeria.org • Nigeria-CSO-working group on globalization

  10. Heinrich Boll Foundation, Germany, Nigeria • Promotes Green/Environmental Issues • NGO of the Green Party of Germany • www.boell.org • www.boellnigeria.org • 9b Omo Osagie Street, off Okotie-Eboh Street, SW Ikoyi, Lagos.

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