Globalisation is already a powerful force for poverty reduction as societies and economies around the world are …

Societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Integration is the result of reduced costs of … of measures that would help countries in danger of becoming marginalized become integrated with the world economy. A …

banks, ministries of finance, major multilateral organizations, and many departments of the World Bank. …

the way forward. The World Development Report 1999/2000, the 22nd edition in this annual series, focuses on two forces of … change: the integration of the world economy and the increasing demand for self government, which will affect responses to … prospects for a better future. The Report also includes selected World Development Indicators. The World Development Report 1999 …