The Issue Globalization has developed at an uneven pace, both inter and intra-border, but has this been at the expense of the rural areas both in the Western and developing worlds? For the purposes of this policy document I will first consider the developments being driven by globalization on rural populations within the western world and the measures that are currently being taken to address some of the issues arising. I will then consider the …showed first 75 words of 2194 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2194 total…economies must be held responsible for helping to stop the emergence of a "4th world", namely Africa. A relaxation of their protectionist policies and realization of the increased importance of this business to the farmers of the poorer countries is just one channel through which the powerful forces of globalization can help to bring positive change to all over the next ten years. Food shortfalls should be met from places better suited at producing it.