pt. 1. Theoretical debates : locating regionalisation theory -- pt. 2. Economic dimensions : regionalisation and the need for rule-making -- pt. 3. Security considerations : the changing nature of strategic regionalism -- pt. 4. Governing structures : managing contemporary multilevel architecture.

1. Liberalism and social transformation -- 2. The World Bank, sovereignty and development -- 3. From structural adjustment to good governance -- 4. Governance, liberalism and social transformation -- 5. Transformation in practice -- 6. Sovereignty, development and the liberal project.

<P>The volume examines the multiple modes of engagement between business and global governance and the theoretical approaches to analyse them. It presents, compares, and contrasts theoretical perspectives and their associated research agendas along with empirical illustrations. </P>

The chapters in this book explore the nature of the relationships between state and non-state actors in an evolving global economic order, where both strive to continue the same system of economic production under new conditions

Providing rare, authoritative analyses by those who deal with the issues first hand, Civil Society and Global Finance is rich in insight and policy ideas for decision-makers, students and concerned citizens