describe the meaning of globalisation and also mentiont he steps taken in these direction
Globalisation can be referred as a process that brings about greater inter connectivity amongst the countries across the Globe through exchange of ideas, knowledge, people, flow of goods, capital , services etc. It is the phenomenon which besides having material manifestation , also has cultural, political and social connotation, It is the process that brings about world wide interconnectedness.
Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries.
It refers to increasing global connectivity, integration and interdependence in the economic, social, technological, cultural, political, and ecological spheres.
Steps to bring about globalisation have been:
a. This process is facilitated by greater connectivity, through MNC's, increased foreign investment, through international institutions like WTO, IMF etc.
b. It is facilitated by industrial reforms like removal of trade barriers, increased privatisation etc
c. Globalisation is also facilitated through a policy of Liberalisation which refers to the freedom of the economy from direct or physical controls (such as, industrial licensing, price control, import license) imposed by the government. It implies greater dependence on the market for making various economic decisions.
d. Important step towards globalisation has been the improvement and advancements in information and technology that has brought the World closer. The invention of the telegraph, the telephone, and the microchip has revolutionised communication between different parts of the world.
e. Technological advancements helped in expanding production of goods and services and encouraged greater trade among the nation states.Technological changes has led to increased awareness among the people, telecommunication, growth of electronic media, Internet has helped in greater exchange of ideas and beliefs among the people.
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