Globalization What is Globalization? Globalization is the global communication of international trade, investment, information technology and cultures. It is driven by government policies designed to open up economies locally and internationally to boost development in poorer countries and raise standards of living for their people. one area where globalisation has been an unmitigated blessing is that democracy and human rights have become much more of a global norm (Rodrik, 2011). Reference Rodrik. D, (2011), The Globalization Paradox, Democracy and the future of the World Economy, W.W. Norton & Company, London.