Globalization is not a chimera, It brings everyone together.

1. Welcome National Economic Planning Pratik Gandhi http://www.prkworld.posterous.com IIPM Tower, 893/4, Bhandarkar Road, Pune – 411004 http://www.iipm.edu Date: December 9th, 2009 1

2. Globalization! 2

3. What is Globalization? “It describes an ongoing process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a globe-spanning network of communication and execution.” 3

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6. New regimes of regulation (WTO, FTA, etc.)

7. World wide growth of market oriented societies

8. Neo-liberalism as a global ideology: changing nature of the state: and greater role for private sector

9. Growing inequality5

11. Impacts on both social and cultural homogenization and differentiation-permeability of borders

12. The centrality of migration to global change--a world of slums

13. Global environmental changes6

14. History of Globalization 7

16. Driven by the global expansion of multinational corporations based in the United States and Europe

17. Regional Blocks8

19. Financial

20. Health Polices

21. Political

22. Technological

23. Ecological

24. Cultural9

25. Globalization in Business 10

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27. Sports & Globalization 12

28. Olympics Began in 776 BC by Greeks 2004 Summer Olympics: 11,000 competitors from 202 countries 2002 Winter Olympics: 2,400 athletes from 77 countries 13

29. World Cup National teams or individuals representing their country competing for title of World Champion Soccer, Badminton, Cricket, Rugby, Volleyball…! 14

30. DID YOU KNOW? 15

31. =- “I believe the world stands at a historic moment of decision. Now is the time for leadership, to move from sterile debate to positive action. “In this Presentation I have looked at globalization through th`eeyes of the people, capturing faithfully the hopes and fears of our shared humanity. “Our driving spirit has been to make globalization a positive force for all people and countries.” 16