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Democracy
Who is running the world?
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Countries and organisations
The different organisations around the world.
The United Nations
What is the United Nations? How does it work?
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Transnational corporations
How TNCs influence our lives.
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World Trade Organisation (WTO)
How the WTO encourages trade.
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The World Bank and IMF
What do they do?
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People power
People working together can make a difference.
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Youth participation
Ways young people like you have made their mark.
Useful websites
Want to get involved? Check out these links.
  • Democracy is about social equality and who is running the world. There are many powerful organisations and entities who have influence on the world including transnational corporations, the WTO, the UN, the G8, the EU, the USA, the World Bank and IMF.
  • Participation is about people taking part in a democratic society. There are many ways people can organise themselves such as trade unions, lobby groups, associations and activist networks.
  • Young people can make a valuable contribution to society and towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals. Although their role is not always recognised, it is essential in bringing about change.