A Fair Globalization: Creating Opportunities for All

We believe the dominant perspective on globalization must shift more from a narrow preoccupation with markets to a broader preoccupation with people. Globalization must be brought from the high pedestal of corporate board rooms and cabinet meetings to meet the needs of people in the communities in which they live. The social dimension of globalization is about jobs, health and education of globalization is about jobs, health and education-but it goes far beyond these. It is the dimension of globalization which people experience in their daily life and work: the totality of their aspirations for democratic participation and material prosperity. A better globalization is the key to a better and secure life for people everywhere in the 21st century. We also propose a process by which such a perspective can be realized at all levels, beginning with empowered local communities and improved and more accountable national governance; far global rules applied fairly; and global institutions that are more pro-people. We propose a series of action… “To the world, and especially to political and corporate leaders everywhere, we present these pointers to a better globalization, a better future for people-all people.”