Global Integration

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Global Integration “Global integration is shrinking time, shrinking space and eroding national boundaries.” (IMF & World Bank) Globalisation possibly the most important force at work at this time in history describes the process of increase integration and interdependence between national economies. It depicts the breaking down of national boundaries leading to the establishment of a single world market. This inevitable process of globalisation has and will continue to be accelerated by the electronic revolution. Advancement in telecommunications and information technology has lead to growth in cross border relationships initiated by the drivers of globalisation. Embracing globalisation is encouraged due to its explicit benefits including reducing poverty, increasing living standards and increasing world trade. These advantages must be weighed against the negative impacts of loss of environmental quality, dominance of transnational corporations and exploitation of labour. .“The opening up of economies to international competition, allowing goods, ideas, capital and people to move more freely between countries” (AFR 17/08/02).accelerated be the electronic revolution. Current Global Economy In the last two decades of the twentieth century the global economy has emerged. It is characterised by two co-dependent events: the globalisation of markets, firms and activities and the distribution of information and communication technologies and the internet. (paraphrased form SMEs) “While the internationalisation of economic activities is certainly not new, this technology infrastructure is, and allows for unprecedented speed and co... ... middle of paper ... ... Economist and sociologist Keith Slack offers a suggestion to remedy this global problem. Breaking elite control of these revenues by opening up the revenue distribution process to greater pblic participation and creating empowered, informed, and engaged populations tat can participate directly in revenue management decision making. This is the key to increasing theses industries’ contribution to local economic development, poverty reduction, and distributive justice. Conclusion The unprecedented movement of globalisation is probably the most important force at work at this time in history. This inevitable process of globalisation has and will continue to be accelerated by the electronic revolution. Whether the comprehensive influence will have a positive or negative effect the results will be irreversible.

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