​But globalisation does not progress uniformly. According to a study by the International Monetary Fund, some countries have fitted in the world economy faster than others; those that could do so have registered a faster economic growth and have managed to reduce poverty. The IMF argues that most of the countries of East Asia, which were among the poorest in the world 40 years ago, have become dynamic and prosperous countries by means of the implementation of policies of openness to the outside world. In addition, as living conditions improved, they advanced in their democratic process. Economically, they progressed on issues such as the environment and working conditions.

However, opportunities offered by globalisation involve, as a counterpart, the risk of the volatility of capital flows and the risk of deterioration of the social, economic and environmental situation. According to the IMF, for all countries to benefit from globalisation, the international community should strive to help the poorest countries to integrate into the global economy, supporting reforms that strengthen economies and the global financial system in order to achieve a faster growth and ensure the reduction of poverty.