I just watched a movie called The Yes Men and was shocked at how much
they were able to infiltrate the WTO and even more shocked to see the
scene at the end of the film of a member of my own country's parliament
quoting some of thier disinformation which is designed to combat the
unhealthy direction that globalisation is taking us in. They have a
website http://www.theyesmen.org/ you can check it out. They
encourage others to join thier ranks. Or should I say pranks.....
Joe
Democratizing the Global Economy, website*
<http://ga4.org/ct/Xp1KITK1bXfX/>http://www.globalexchange.org/campaig
ns/. Offers an "Easy Introduction to the Global Economy" that explores
the role of economics, corporate globalization, labor and corporate
accountability. Presents targeted campaigns to reform global trade
rules, hold corporations accountable for environmental damages, build
strong and free labor, and promote fair and environmentally
sustainable alternatives. Contact Global Exchange, 2017 Mission
Street, #303, San Francisco, CA 94110; phone (415) 255-7296; fax (415)
255-7498; website
<http://ga4.org/ct/X71KITK1bXfB/>http://www.globalexchange.org/.
Democratizing the Global Economy
Citizens can and should play an active role in shaping the future of
our global economy. Currently, the rules of the global economy are
written by institutions such as the World Trade Organization, the
World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. These institutions
have written global policy with input mainly from multinational
corporations and very little input from citizens.
Here are some of the ways in which we can work together to reform
global trade rules, demand that corporations are accountable to
people's needs, build strong and free labor and promote fair and
environmentally sustainable alternatives. Our various campaigns seek
to build alternatives to the economic status quo by linking global
analysis with local action. Please help us spread the message that the
current system does not have to be tolerated--we can and must change it!
An Easy Introduction to the Global Economy
The first step in becoming active on global economic issues is
understanding how the global economy works. Who are the players, how
do they make decisions, who benefits, and who suffers. Here's your
basic guide!
The Undemocratic Institutions that Run the Global Economy
The WTO
The World Trade Organization is the most powerful governing body on
the planet-yet it is designed to benefit corporations while ignoring
the needs of communities and the environment.
NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada,
Mexico, and the U.S. gives corporations rights at the expense of
democracy in all three countries - and has caused job loss and
environmental destruction in all three countries.
The FTAA
The Free Trade Area of the Americas. Negotiations are underway to
expand the disastrous NAFTA model by creating a "free trade" zone from
Argentina to Alaska. But citizens across the hemisphere are uniting to
stop this corporate juggernaut.
CAFTA
The Central American Free Trade Agreement would expand the failed
NAFTA model to Central America. Find out how you can stop CAFTA from
becoming a stepping stone to the FTAA.
World Bank and the IMF
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are the world's biggest
financial lenders, masked as development organizations. Problem is,
they are also the world's biggest loan sharks, keeping poor countries
impoverished while helping multinational corporations exploit nations'
natural resources.
Why is Corporate Globalization Bad? Ask a Sweatshop Worker.
Anti-Sweatshop Campaign
One of the worst effects of corporate globalization is that it causes
a race-to-the-bottom on wages and working conditions around the world.
Find out more about the national effort to ensure that the clothes,
uniforms, and other garments are not made in sweatshops.
International Right to Know
When corporations operate in the US, they have to disclose basic
information about their operations, including labor and environmental
issues. But when they locate overseas, a veil of secrecy surrounds
their actions.
Working Together, We Can Build an Alternative Global Economy
Fair Trade
If you don't buy Nike and Gap, what should you buy? Fair Trade offers
a workable solution to the sweatshop crisis, giving consumers a
guarantee that the products they enjoy were not made in abusive
conditions.
Green Festivals
Green Festivals bring together the many pieces of growing green and
fair economy. This year's events are in Austin Oct. 11-12 and San
Francisco Nov. 8-9, 2005.
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