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