GLOBALIZATION Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people, companies and governments of different nations. Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people, companies and governments of different nations.

GLOBALIZATION It is also a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. It is also a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

GLOBALIZATION The process of globalization has effects on: The process of globalization has effects on: 1. The environment

GLOBALIZATION The process of globalization has effects on: The process of globalization has effects on: 2.Culture

Globalization The process of globalization has effects on: The process of globalization has effects on: 3. Political systems

GLOBALIZATION The process of globalization has effects on: The process of globalization has effects on: 4. Economic Development and Prosperity

GLOBALIZATION The process of globalization has effects on: The process of globalization has effects on: 5. Physical Well-Being of Humanity

GLOBALIZATION As you can see from the images presented here, globalization has many pros and cons, many supporters and protestors. As you can see from the images presented here, globalization has many pros and cons, many supporters and protestors.

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World Issue Globalization Connection: BLOOD DIAMONDS “…conflict diamonds, also known as ‘blood diamonds’…” as a world issue was brought to the world’s attention through a report by Global Witness (an NGO or Non-Governmental Organization) called: A Rough Trade, which was released in It “exposed the role of diamonds in funding the civil war in Angola. This thrust the secretive practices of the global diamond industry into the spotlight for the first time. Sixteen years on, the problem of conflict diamonds persists. Research carried out by Global Witness in Zimbabwe reveals that off- budget revenues from diamond mining companies operating in the Marange area have funded abusive security forces loyal to the ruling Zanu-PF party.”A Rough Trade

BLOOD DIAMONDS - What Are They? “Conflict or ‘blood’ diamonds are diamonds that are used to fuel violent conflict and human rights abuses. In addition to Angola, diamonds have funded brutal wars in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo and Côte d’Ivoire that have resulted in the death and displacement of millions of people. Diamonds have also been used by terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda to finance their activities and for money- laundering purposes. Growing international pressure from Global Witness and other organisations played a crucial role in forcing governments and the diamond industry to take action to eliminate conflict diamonds from the international trade.”

BLOOD DIAMONDS – What can We Do? “Global Witness is working with companies, governments and civil society organisations to address concerns about responsible sourcing in the diamond and precious stones sectors. Companies buying or trading rough and polished diamonds should take steps – known as due diligence – to find out whether their purchases have funded conflict or human rights abuses at any point in the supply chain.” Source: Conflict Diamond. Global Witness. Sept. 17,