It seems unfair to draw similarities between antiglobalists and opponents of the black immigration in western societies. After all, anti-globalisation activists are generally presented as politically progressive and socially conscious people. Nevertheless, there are striking similarities between the assumptions of left-leaning critics of globalisation and right-wing racists, writes Tunde Obadina.

The benefits of globalisation flowed primarily to the developed world and its principal trading partners, among them Brazil, China, and India. As we enter the newer age of mobility, people will move across borders in ever-greater numbers. In their pursuit of opportunity and a better life, they have the potential to chip away at the vast inequalities that characterise our time, writes Ravinder Rena.

More countries are now integrated into a global economic system in which trade and capital flow across borders with unprecedented energy. Nonetheless, argues Ravinder Rena, globalization has become painful, rather than controversial, to the developing world.

Global demand for natural resources will bring benefits to Africa — increased FDI and improved balance of trade figures — but one of the main concerns is that the scramble for Africa is fuelling corruption, environmental degradation, and internal dissent, writes Ravinder Rena

Antiglobalists argue that economic integration is the new form of imperialism, while globalists insist it is the only way that poor countries to transcend underdevelopment. Which is it?

The United States contends that Genetically Modified foods can help end starvation in Africa. Should impoverished African countries adopt the technology?

The fact that billions of people from various cultures in virtually all corners of the globe celebrated the dawning of the new millennium demonstrated the triumph of globalisation.

Africa’s problem is the lack of supply capacity to produce products and services that can sell abroad. Market access and technical assistance without action on productive capacity are not enough, writes K. Acngashi.

In Geneva, Switzerland is found a small international trade organisation whose image is little known or underestimated by many African governments.

The emergence of the Euro is a global phenomenon with global consequences, explains Enase Okonedo. Developing countries must be prepared to take advantage of the opportunities and to mitigate the threats the Euro poses.