Host: Michael Krasny Forum takes a look at the economic ties between China and the Bay Area. A report on the topic is being released by the Bay Area Economic Forum today.

The Asia Society is an international organization dedicated to preparing Asians and Americans for a shared future--strengthening relationships, increasing knowledge and deepening understanding among all the peoples of Asia and the United States. Founded in

Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio or video clips from BBC archives.

Machtwechsel in der Weltwirtschaft. Deutschland, seit Jahren auf den Titel des Exportweltmeisters abonniert, muss den Spitzenplatz räumen. China übernimmt die Führungsrolle. Es ist ein weiteres Signal für die Verschiebungen im globalen Machtgefüge. Der Vor

Selected Comments; The Middle East is a diverse region composed of many countries at varied stages of economic development, yet all of them face the crucial challenge of enhancing economic growth to create jobs for their large and young populations. In add

... CSIF Social Entrepreneurship Business and Economics Skoll

... London ] Globalization Social

A gender perspective on the United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, March 18-22, 2002, Monterrey, Mexico. Available for download in English, Spanish, and French.

Women assess the state of the environment in the U.S. and beyond. Available for download in English.

Globalization is already a powerful force for ... power, and cultural uniformity . Globalization, Growth, and Poverty focuses on globalization in terms of growing economic