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Globalisation
The global economy is experiencing an unprecedented shift in economic power from West to East, rapid technological transformation, increasing turbulence as a result of excessive global liquidity, and deep inequalities between and within countries. Policies for growth have to understand and respond to these challenges.
Related Themes
IDS offers other related research with the subject of Globalisation.
Also, see the IDS Globalisation Research Team web pages for related projects, news, publications and events.
News »»
IDS research examines the impacts of fair trade for producers and workers
Published: 1 Feb 2012
Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.
IDS film examines how British media portray Global South
Published: 11 Jan 2012
New film features interviews with journalists and filmmakers, looking at why the British media focus on famine, war and corruption.
What were the top moments in development research from 2011?
Published: 20 Dec 2011
Watch IDS researchers share their key moments from 2011 and describe how they think these events and issues will impact on the development research community.
Events
Financial Markets and Food Price Volatility Workshop: Mapping Key Actors and Urgent Actions
Dates: 6 Feb 2012
Time: 9:30-17:45
This workshop brings together the key thinkers from academia, NGOs, policy institutes and government. We have sought to represent a variety of perspectives, and are aiming for a lively and thought-provoking series of presentations and discussions.
This workshop brings together the key thinkers from academia, NGOs, policy institutes and government. We have sought to represent a variety of perspectives, and are aiming for a lively and thought-provoking series of presentations and discussions.
Latest Publications on Globalisation »
- (2012) 'Anatomy of Coping' , World Bank
- Moore, M. (2011) 'The Governance Agenda in Long Term Perspective: Globalisation, Revenues and the Differentiation of States', IDS Working Paper 378, Brighton: IDS
- Lema, R., Berger, A., Schmitz, H. and Song, H. (2011) 'Competition and Cooperation between Europe and China in the Wind Power Sector', IDS Working Paper 377, Brighton: IDS
- Navas-Aleman, L. (2011) 'Can China Grow Global Brands?', IDS Research Summary , Brighton: IDS
- Willenbockel, D. (2011) 'A Review of Global Long-Run Food System Scenarios ', Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Paper presented at RSS Conference "Food Security for Cities", 13 September 2011, London: Royal Statistical Society
Globalisation projects at IDS »»
- Academic Partnership in Support of Teaching Development Aid Curriculum in Russia - IDS was commissioned by the World Bank to provide input into the implementation of the 'Russia as a Donor Initiative' (RDI) programme. (2010 - 2011)
- ALINe - There is a new and widespread commitment within the development community to invest in agriculture as a way of reducing poverty and hunger. Three quarters of the one billion people surviving on less than $1 a day live and work in rural areas, and most rely on agriculture for their food and income. Investing in agriculture is key to lifting the world's poor out of hunger and poverty. (Ongoing)
- China's Private Sector Investment and the Investment Climate in Africa - Based on extensive fieldwork interviews in China and Africa, this project examines the role of Chinese private enterprises in Africa. (2007 - 2009)
- China's Role in Africa: Implications for Governance and Development in Fragile States - (Ongoing)
- Cost Benefit Analysis - Livelihoods Centred Disaster Risk Reduction - A systematic cost-benefit analysis of a community-based disaster risk management project led by Practical Action in two districts of Nepal over the period 2007 to 2010. (2011 - 2011)