Building a world community : globalisation and the common good / edited by Jacques Baudot.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Baudot, Jacques.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Globalization.

International relations.

Common good.

Physical Description:

272 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Copenhagen : Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in association with University of Washington Press, Seattle, [2001]

Summary:

In 1995, Denmark hosted the United Nations World Summit for Social Development. That international meeting attended by world leaders, legislators, and representatives of business and labor adopted the Copenhagen Declaration for Social Development, a document committing governments to pursue the eradication of poverty, the promotion of full employment, and the fostering of safe, stable, and just societies.

To implement these goals, the government of Denmark organized the Copenhagen Seminars for Social Progress. This book presents a synthesis and interpretation of the work undertaken at these four seminars: A World Economy for the Benefit of All; Humane Markets for Humane Societies; Political Culture and Institutions for a World Community; and Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Social Progress and Social Regress. The book makes a significant contribution to the international dialogue on globalisation, development, and social progress and will be of interest to social scientists, politicians and civil servants, aid agencies, members of non-governmental organizations, and all students of international studies.

Contents:

Part 1 Findings of the Copenhagen Seminars / Jacques Baudot 13

Chapter I Dimensions of Global Democracy 31

Democracy, Truth, Order and Commitment 35

Laxism and Fundamentalism 37

Decline of the Principle of Equality 39

Reduce the Severity of Global Threats 41

Tame and Enrich Economic Globalisation and Competiton 44

Control and Orient Financial Transactions 47

Develop Shared Values 49

Global Democratic Community or Society 52

Chapter II Economies to Serve Human Needs and Aspirations 55

Economic Participation: Promises and Uncertainties 56

Economic Justice: Evidence of Regression 64

Economic Morality: A Weakening of Norms 70

Economic Moderation: The Monetisation of Societies is Pervasive 75

Chapter III A Humanist Political Culture 82

Give Power to "Soft" Values 85

Leave Room for Stability 88

Accept Different Types of Modernity 89

Reconcile the Local and the Universal 92

Develop Solidarity 95

Make Self-interest Contribute to the Common Good 98

Call upon Ideals and Utopias 100

Measure Social Progress and Social Regress 103

Chapter IV Social Forces with a Global Agenda 108

The New World Capitalist Elite 108

The Media with a Global Reach 111

New Idealists and World Proletariat 113

Citizens of the World 114

Public Servants 116

Social Movements and Non-governmental Organisations 119

Chapter V Institutions to Promote the Common Good 127

Institutional Diversity is a Condition for Democracy 128

Make Good Use of Existing Institutions 129

Nurture Traditional Socializing Institutions 130

Set Clear and Ambitious Objectives 132

Promote Humane and Effective States 134

Make Regional Organisations the Building Blocks of a Global Community 140

Manage the Global World Economy 142

Strengthen the United Nations System 148

Part 2 Additional Contributions

Richard Falk: Realising the Copenhagen Vision: The Political Imperative 156

Peter Marris: Reflections on Development, Growth, and Well-being 167

Saad Nagi: Toward a Global Community of Solution 176

Deepak Nayyar: Globalisation and Development: A Historical Perspective 189

Ignacy Sachs: Economic Growth and Social Progress Reconsidered 205

Nafis Sadik: A Time to Act: To Save Lives and Promote Gender Equality 215

Peter Townsend: Prisoners of the Global Market: Social Polarisation and Poverty 230

Tu Weiming: Mutual Learning as an Agenda for Social Development 253

Appendix Seminar Participants and Resources 262.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0295980990

OCLC:

45583510