These international bodies operate and make policies in a rapidly changing world, where roles are changing all the time.

The process is called globalisation.

Economies worldwide are integrating through increases in trade, investment flows, and technology transfer.

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Rapid advances in communications and information technology are making changes not even dreamt of a few years ago.

There may be a worldwide policy for sustainable development - but how do we make sure it is enacted, rather than carried away on a tide of globalisation?