Globalisation, poverty and inequality / OECD ; edited by Richard Kohl

Part One: Introduction and a Theoretical Orientation. Introduction by Richard Kohl. Globalisation and Endogenous Responses: The Main Economic Transmission Channels by Francois Bouguignon and Thierry Verdier. Part Two: Regional Papers - Africa. Globalisation, Growth, and Income Inequality: The African Experience by Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa. The Political Economy of Globalisation, Poverty, and Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa by Yvonne M. Tsikata. Rapporteur's Report on Sub-Saharan African Regional Session by Daniel Cohen. Part Three: Regional Papers - Latin America. Distribution and Growth in Latin America in an Era of Structural Reform: The Impact of Globalisation by Samuel A. Morley. Where Does Inequality Come From? Ideas and Implications for latin America by James A. Robinson. Rapporteur's Report on Latin American Regional session by Barbara Stallings. Part Four: Regional Papers - East Asia. The Social Impact of Globalisation in Southeast Asia by Mari Pangestu. Globalisation, Liberalisation, Poverty, and Income Inequality in Southeast Asia by K. S. Jomo. Rapporteur's Report on East Asian Session by S. Mansoob Murshed. Part Five: Concluding Remarks. Globalisation and Free Cars: A Parable by Richard Kohl. Conclusions to the Conference Volume by Richard Kohl.

This publication is based on an exceptional event which brought together civil society from the poor countries and OECD experts. The first-hand expertise of civil society is a priceless asset for understanding the everyday effects of economic change. It emerges from this book that globalisation can have a positive impact in poor countries, but only if policies encouraging a more equitable distribution of human and physical resources are adopted. Furthermore, countries in which infrastructures and skills are underdeveloped will need to continue protecting vulnerable sectors and communities, but will have to accept that such protection can only be transitional. Improvements in national governance can contribute to the positive impact of globalisation, but OECD member countries must also recognise the need of poor countries for a level playing field.