The global information infrastructure: empowerment or imperialism?

Article Abstract:

While some proponents of the Internet believe it will foster a Global Information Infrastructure creating a global marketplace and narrowing the poverty gap, the author warns that in reality there is the risk of developing a two-tiered technological society that divides North and South due to the concentration of economic and power among one group. US commerce controls the development of the Internet, and seeks a return on their investment by opening new markets; these market economies will be forced to accept privatization, even though they lack social, regional and economic integration to replace external funding and expertise that is found in the US, therefore providing an unequal basis on which global information technology is based.

United States, Computer networks, Economic aspects, Internet, Poverty, North and south, North and south (United States), Information networks

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Global governance, development and human security: exploring the links

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This article examines the relation between global governance and security agendas, arguing that material sufficiency is the key to human security, highlighting that poverty and economic inequality are central concerns. The author asserts that late 20th century neoliberalism increased these problems, and explores institutions of global governance, questioning who really benefits from these development policies.

Security, International, International security, Community development, International organization

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If democracy, then human rights?

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This article addresses the relation between democracy, globalization and human rights in developing nations. The author, maintaining it has been assumed that democracy and human rights are symbiotic, argues that the promotion of democracy and globalization in the third world is related to economic interests with little concern for human rights.

Developing countries, Democracy, Human rights, Globalization

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