Rethinking globalization : critical issues and policy choices

The possible action taken by the governments of developing countries in the face of the globalization juggernaut is at issue.

The author sets out practical proposals for action nationally and at international level to shape globalization to particular circumstances and priorities.

The economic globalization process is explained and how globalization is failing to either increase economic growth or to reduce poverty.

Western governments are criticised for their domination of the international policy process while the flaws in the "one-size-fits-all" policy of the World Bank, IMF and WTO are revealed.

Innovative and realistic solutions are proposed for countries of the South in argument that they must be given room to manoeuvre.