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Harrison Carter’s view of globalisation
My name’s Harry Carter, I’m 16 years old and I live in Sheffield. As a Member of the European Youth Parliament, globalisation is obviously at the heart of what I do and it’s my role in the European Youth Parliament which has educated and informed me about the important part it plays in the world today.In the European Youth Parliament, I am responsible for creating links and contacts between young activists across Europe. This remit is vital to globalisation. By forging this mindset of cooperation with other countries, and by forging it at such a young age, I believe that globalisation will continue to grow and be accepted as the way we can proceed and grow as an international community.
Globalisation is important for me because, I believe it enhances the melting pot of cultures which make countries better and stronger. It also allows specifically the young people of different nationalities to experience and further their understanding of how others live their lives.
The CISV programme, building global friendships is a brilliant example of young people and globalisation. It offers young people a comprehensive experience of other nation’s national identity and traditions. The friendships forged at the CISV camps cross national boundaries and are key to expanding the principles of globalisation.
However as an EYP I have also noticed the problems globalisation can cause when international interests conflict heavily with a national priorities. For example health in the United Kingdom is centred around the institution of the NHS which gives free health care for all. Internationally however, health care functions best when under the structure or a privatised system. In developing countries health has become a commodity. This strikes against the ideals of globalisation which aims to better the world by pooling resources of all nations.
So for me, globalisation show cases and often achieves many positive things for many people but it still has areas where improvement is needed.
Harry Carter, UK