Global 3000

Global 3000, a magazine based television program broad-casted by the German broadcasting network Deutsche Welle strives to present their viewers with a weekly look on how globalization is effecting individuals around the world. The program deals with diverse topics such as biodiversity, drug trade, food shortages, and other issues that effect the globe.

Today, Global 3000 discusses the international drug trade (full program clip provided through link). In the clip provided above, Global 3000 presents their viewers with information regarding the concerning issue of global drug trade. The report takes us to Peru where many cocoa farmers are struggling with this crisis everyday. Cocoa, an essential crop in Peru is often grown for ritual purposes and as a natural stimulant for many. According to the report, 90 percent of the cocoa harvest goes to the illegal trade of cocaine. Unfortunately, cocoa farmers are caught in this "crossfire". Many farmers are caught partaking in this illegal trade of cocoa leaves due to the fact they need the money for survival. Black market drug dealers will buy cocoa leaves even if they aren't the best of quality. Therefore, farmers feel that it is an easy way for them to make money.

The life of a cocoa farmer isn't easy. In fact, the money that these farmers often earn isn't enough for them to live off, therefore leading many of them to poverty. Unfortunately, many farmers feel that this is the only work that they know, thus leaving them with few alternatives. The United Nations are trying to help farmers deal with this struggle by encouraging cocoa farmers to switch to the selling of other crops, but unfortunately this is a battle that will take some time to win. Programs like Global 3000 help us viewers recognize that problems like these do exist in the world.

What I like most about Global 3000 is that they provide their viewers with a broad range of topics from an international perspective. I also enjoy how they present material from all around the world, as opposed to material from solely one place. I feel that many programs here in the United States don't provide stories that deal with global issues. Programs like Global 3000 help us viewers recognize that these problems do exist. Globalization is all around us, and we deserve to be informed and educated on ways to improve global situations. Therefore, I find programs like Global 3000 to be the most informative and effective.

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May The Force Be With You,
Lauren