Are the fruits of globalization available to all?
Are the fruits of globalization available to all?
«It would be wrong to be blind to the economic benefits that globalization has brought to some. The real question is how can we humanize globalization, how can we shape it in such a way that it can benefit all — instead of some».
(Mary Robinson, UN high commissioner for human rights, September 2000)
What risks come with globalization?
«Polarization rather than progressive globalization is what is in the future — unless corrective actions are taken in time».
(Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratung, Sri Lanka's President, on unchecked economic liberalization, October 1997)
What is an example of this polarization?
«My 26-year-old daughter in London is earning almost as much money as I do — and she is just working as a secretary».
(Helen Clark, New Zealand's Prime Minister, on why many young professionals leave New Zealand for good, February 2001)
How can globalization be made to work for all?
«Globalization could be the answer to many of the world's hard problems. But this requires strong democratic foundations based on a political will to ensure equality and justice».
(Sharan Burrow, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, on globalization, September 2000)
How does one succeed in the business world today?
«You shouldn't have a long-term strategy anymore, because you won't be able to move fast enough».
(Orit Gadish, chairman of Bain & Co., April 2001)
2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.
Foundations; to benefit; a long-term strategy; to take actions; to ensure smth; a benefit; to contribute to; to require; realm; justice.
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