STWR - Share The World's Resources

In light of the current financial crisis, social movements, pressure groups, academics and non-governmental organisations recently gathered in Beijing and Caracas to discuss ways in which to avert the impacts of the crisis on poor communities in the South.

It is unnecessary poverty caused by faulty economic structures that keeps people poor. The only viable alternative is to convert existing private or corporate companies to the cooperative business model, so that all workers are also owners, argues Garda Ghista.

Today, in the era of neo-liberal globalisation dominated by large multinational corporations, the governments of the rich and powerful countries are outdated. The old political economy has lost its relevance - and must be replaced by a sustainable system that can create a better world, argues Zeki Ergas.

Those who reject corporate and imperial models of globalization have a wealth of ideas at their disposal, a healthy internal debate to refine their strategies, and a vibrant, growing international network of citizens that see their efforts as part an interconnected whole, says Mark Engler.

The 'new world order' of the 21st century is unsustainable on its present course, but offers the promise of shared prosperity if we can rise to the challenges of an era of global convergence, writes Jeffrey Sachs.

A new book by Dr Zeki Ergas is now released based on a collection of short essays originally published in Share The World’s Resources (STWR).  Framing the question ‘How to build a better and sustainable world?’, Dr Ergas explores the major threats facing humanity in the 21st century and outlines the systemic, structural and institutional changes necessary to avert a global catastrophe.