PG 458 GLOBALIZATION IN THE PACIFIC
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Transcript of PG 458 GLOBALIZATION IN THE PACIFIC
Globalization
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•GLOBALIZATION IN THE PACIFIC•DEFINING GLOBALIZATION•ENABLERS OF GLOBALIZATION•GLOBALIZATION AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS•GLOBALIZATION OF THE WORLD•IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION
OPEN DAY PRESENATIONPG458: GLOBALIZATION IN THE PACIFIC
GLOBALIZATION
INTERCONNECTEDNESS
INTERDEPENDENCE INTERGRATION
DEFINING GLOBALIZATION !!
Enablers of Globalization
Globalization and its Characteristics1. Improved Technology in Transportation and
Telecommunications2. Increase Movement of People and Capital3. Diffusion of Knowledge4. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and
Multinational Corporations5. Cultural Diversity
GLOBALIZATION OF THE WORLD
Politics of Globalization- Nation states are less able to control social and economic events within
their territoryEconomic of Globalization Increasing economic interconnectivity- International division of labor- Capital remains concentrated among wealthiest nationsMixed Evidence as to the effect of economic globalization- Unsure whether it intensifies or reduces economic inequality - Economic interdependence is related to more peaceful relations, but
those left behind tend to be resentful
GLOBALIZATION OF THE WORLD
Technology & GlobalizationIncrease access to information, but - Access is unevenly distributed- Has made it easier to seek out like-minded voices and avoid opposing viewsMake surveillance and certain types of control easierCultural GlobalizationIncreases exposure to foreign ideas and practicesSome ethnic and religious groups feel threatened by globalization- Has resulted in a sharp increase in reactionary “nationalist” & fanatical groups- Has killed cultures
THE Evolution of PhoneThe Bell The Candlestick ROTARY
Evolution of Phones
The Future of Mobile Phones
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Adverse Effects of Globalization• Global warming
Globalization
Human activity
Global warming
Rise in Sea level
Pacific Island nations suffer
Impact on the Environment Unequal distribution of Wealth
Impacts on the Government Political Influence- E.G Australia Influence in Papua New GuineaNew Trading System- Barter System to Modern Money System- Creation of Economic Dependence Foreign InvestmentForeign Trade and BankingEconomic PartnershipNew system of Governance Ripple Economy Effect
Impacts of Globalization on People
Changes to Local Religions- Introduction of new religious beliefs and churchesChanges to Health - Introduction to medicine and scienceValue of Modern Money- Selling of customary landRapid UrbanizationUnemploymentTransnationalismGender Equality and Inequality
• Remove Practical Barriers – access to education• Creation of Specific Seats for women in parliament
Globalization Is Here to StayGlobalization does have problems and negative effects, but it is not
going to disappear. Therefore…
We need to learn how to reap its benefits, and minimize its cost. To achieve that, we must
- Understand its impact- Work to remedy the problems- Work to spread the benefits as widely as possible