Analyzes impacts of the globalized world with the focus on people. Report by The World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization, International Labour Organization, 2004.

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 economy.

Seeks to enhance the understanding by looking through the eyes of the people who are directly affected by a globalized world.

Encyclopedia article on the movement opposing globalization.

News, background and resources about global issues and sustainable economic development, from a Canadian government-supported agency.

Non-profit association that engages private business in global affairs through regular meetings and dialogue between members. Meets in Geneva, Switzerland.

Established in response to the growing need for informed research and debate on all aspects of the topic, and in particular, on the many difficult policy questions that are being raised as a consecquence of it.

An independent research and media group of progressive writers, scholars and activists committed to curbing the tide of "globalisation" and "disarming" the new world order. Bilingual, English and French.

From the University of Warwick, UK. Research concentrates on questions such as social policy issues, international financial crises, multijurisdictional tax competition, development of global and regional governance and other civil society activities regarding the topics.

A report of the project on Globalization and National Security that displays the key features of the topic, as well as its challenges, impacts, and implications for the US policies. By Stephen J. Flanagan, Ellen L. Frost, and Richard L. Kugler. US National Defense University, 2001.

An initiative of State of the World Forum. Includes news and links to information and publications on the topic.

An autonomous movement which spans the Americas aimed at constructing alternatives to neoliberal globalization, towards a new society. Multilingual site.

An organization that counters corporate-led globalization through education, network-building and activism. Works to foster democratic control over corporations by building movement for human rights and dignity, labor rights and environmental justice. Articles, campaigns, links, news, and contact information.

The web site of a program part of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's international work based on the premise that globalization can be shaped in a direction which aims at promoting peace, democracy, and social justice. Addresses the 'movers and shakers' both in developing countries and in the industrialized parts of the world, i.e. politicians, trade unionists, government officials, businesspeople, and journalists as well as representatives of NGOs, international organizations, and academia.

Links to articles and essays from the web site of the Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, USA.

News, articles and resources relating to the topic of liberal economic policies and their impact on the developing world in particular.

Papers on the subject by Monthly Review.

Brings key stakeholders together in new alliances to integrate concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and enhanced accountability into efforts to address global challenges and governance shortcomings.

Offers a quiz to help visitors determine their position in the globalization debate. Includes overall results.

Provides a close coverage of the issues facing institutions in a globalized world while also looking at the agendas and strategies of the citizens movements themselves.

Looks at the reality of free trade and the impacts it has on everyone.

Commentary, analysis and links to websites about the Multilateral Agreement on Investment.

An British institute whose activities are structured around research programs covering the impacts on globalization on labour markets, economic policy, productivity and technology.

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 world poverty.

Advocates for democratic alternatives to top-down economic globalization.

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 the key players (governments, business, and civil society) of the state in the age of information technology, globalization, and decentralized governance. Schedule, sponsorship, and related information.

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 geographic and cultural borders.

An initiative for the implementation of a global eco-social development plan as a basis for a worldwide ecological and social market economy.

News, information, analysis and resources from an organization that monitors UN policy making on the matter and promotes accountability of global decisions.

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.

Eleven key questions on the subject with selected links to opinion leaders and thinkers.

Encyclopedia article on globalization and its various aspects.

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 University, 2002.

Taking stock of changes in government interventions in response to globalization. Koningshof, Veldhoven, The Netherlands on September 22-24, 2003.

A paper by Douglas Kellner, from the Graduate School of Education, UCLA, USA.

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 inequality, impacts on workers and many others.

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).

Links to articles and comments related to the topic.

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 International Chamber of Commerce.

Collection of papers on this topic by members the organization.

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.

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 perspective.

Intends to contribute to integration of social, ethical and environmental dimensions in the globalization process.

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.

Anti-globalization resources and opinions.

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 Kageboushi.

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 important in world politics, globalization has transformed its character, correlates, and consequences. By David Gompert,McNair Paper 59, US National Defense University, May 1998.

Explores the topic in its economic, political, and cultural dimensions.

A portal to global politics, economics and ideas from Foreign Policy magazine. Site features reports, statistics and links.

Provides a wide range of information on topics related to development policy and globalization.

A spontaneous group working together toward the common goal of supporting victims of economic injustice.

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 Ellen L. Frost, National Defense University.

Promotes awareness and encourages grassroots trade union activity on international issues.

The daily online magazine on the global economy, politics and culture.

Think tank advocating economic globalization to combat poverty.

Resources on various issues related to the issue from Emory University.

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 analysis about the impacts that those trends might have on human affairs and the international system. Several authors. Edited by David S. Alberts and Daniel S. Papp for the US National Defense University, 2002.

A selection of media reviews (key paragraphs) about Manuel Castells' trilogy.

A news portal Blog keeping tabs on the new world order, the power elite, corrupt politicians and efforts made towards globalization.

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 Council, based in the University of Oxford - Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology.

The aim of this website is to raise key issues and to highlight trade union responses to aspects of globalization of particular interest to working people. By the Trade Unions Congress, United Kingdom.

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.

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 issues on the global agenda.

Provides topical related news and archive from a variety of sources on the Internet. Searchable news in 20 languages.

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".

A German research center that explores social and ecological impacts, and develops strategies to make globalization fair and sustainable.

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 timely public programs that bring together individuals from the University community with individuals active in the policy arena. From Yale University.