GlobalizationThe growing interconnection of economies, cultures, and technologies across borders.The integration of markets for goods, services, capital, and labor at a global scale.The intensified flow of information and ideas that links societies and influences local life.Globalization HappensTrade liberalization and international agreements;Technology & internet enabling instant communication;Migration and tourism spreading cultures and skills.Positive resultsWider access to products/knowledge;New jobs and investments;Faster innovation and medical/tech collaboration.Negative resultsJob displacement in vulnerable sectors;Cultural homogenization;Environmental strain and inequality.Balancing actionsStrong labor and environmental standards;Inclusive education/upskilling for workers;Smart regulation on data, taxation of multinationals, and support for local SMEs.