General Globalization

With these tips SIB's might be ready to do some globe trotting <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgreer/6562841237/">Photo: dcgreer (flickr)</a>

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How to make social impact bonds work for the global South

Social impact bonds are popping up the world over, and consulting firm Instiglio has five tips for investors and governments looking to make them work in developing economies.

With the population of the world's urban areas exploding, creative city planning and design is more important and vibrant than ever. Photo: <a href="http://www.designother90.org/cities/solutions/10x10-sandbag-house">Design with the other 90%</a>

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How to find the world's best urban designs: An interview with Cynthia Smith

"Design With the Other 90%: CITIES," an exhibit of innovative designs and technologies from the world's fast-growing urban areas, debuts on the West Coast at Mercy Corps'

Africa's emerging markets are the fastest growing in the world. Photo: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/attawayjl/3335549312/sizes/m/in/photostream/">Jeff Attaway (Flickr)</a>

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The African Century? Multinationals gear up for a sub-Saharan boom

Africa now holds an unfamiliar title: Continent with the fastest growing economy in the world.

The supply chain of microfinance. Photos by Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps.

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Amid the ashes of the financial crisis, cross-border microfinance warms up

Even as problems with microfinance continue to spread, cross—border microfinance is firing up.

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Five things to know about the 7 billionth human

Gap opens in Shanghai. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kreep/">kreep (flickr)</a>

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Made in China: A slowly emerging consumer class

What would happen if you took off every article of clothing not made in America? asks ABC at New York’s Grand Central Station (video).
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Men in traditional Maasai clothing using their mobile phones. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkelley/1022720488/">Mark Kelley (Flickr)</a>

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How technology is changing the world, and allowing you to change it too

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Oil May Not Grease Friendship

A paper testing the idea that a strong entrepreneurial spirit can indicate a prospective US ally, while oil wealth indicates a divergence of interest.

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Global Poll Shows Widespread Unease about Economy and Globalization

A new BBC World Public Poll examines how adults in various countries perceive the fairness of their economies and globalization.

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Fall 2007 Essay Contest: Honorable Mention

Amanda Osborne shares her reflections on trends in globalization.

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Fall Essay Contest 2007: Second Place

Bethney Ross takes a look at the organizations that use globalization in positive and negative ways.

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Fall 2007 Contest Winning Essay

William Bruns argues that globalization isn't a new phenomena as many claim, but part of the natural evolution of humans.

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Is Globalization to Blame for Income Inequality?

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE ISFROM 2007. VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE FOR NEW CONTENT.

A look at the causes of income inequality and how they can be overcome.

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From Globalization to Localization?

Morgan Stanley's Stephen Roach argues that rich countries may move to protect their own interests as they start feeling squeezed by globalization.

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Globalization Resources

Expand your understanding of the issues surrounding globalization through this resource page.

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