Glocal social engagement, where individuals participate in global issues while also addressing local concerns, will be important in the future. When people worldwide can educate themselves and take participatory action on causes, social philanthropy will naturally result. Experts believe that through global social networks, individuals can overcome limitations and resolve issues locally. The possibility of widespread glocal social engagement could fuel worldwide growth.

1. http://communities.deakin.edu.au;sathyasaibabawordpress.com Glocal Social Engagement is the new currency of the future

2. No silos in any sector as each person will be his/her own teacher and a cycle fuelling participatory action worldwide for all causes Social philanthropy will thereby be the by-product of glocal social engagement motivatedonline.com

3. matthewwhelehan.com;personalwebandsocialcomputing.pbworks.com,yalaworld.net;myrutgersblog.com

4. Ankur,Global Product Manager from Canada says “I believe the future holds for surpassing this level to reach its optimum wherein global engagement helps in achieving local goals “ Neeru,Teacher from Saudi Arabia says “Globalizationand localization run parallel to one another and can be empowered to a greater level when social engagement is involved” Anil,CEO from Saudi Arabia says “I believe that social engagement can overpower human and emotional insecurities as each individual will have huge access to content, knowledge and data to initiate dialogues at a global level and empower them to resolve issues at a local level” Rakesh,Entreprenuer from UAE says “The possibility of a glocal social engagement on a viral scale is a phenomenon which anyone can tap into in order to fuel global growth” Nutan,Manager from UAE says “I believe that social engagement can overpower human and emotional insecurities as each individual in every part of the world will have huge access to content, knowledge and data to initiate dialogues at a global level and empower them to resolve issues at a local level” masternewmedia.org;freeiconsweb.com,veryicon.com

5. AnandanaKapur is an award winning global film producer and communications designer. Her bio can be found online at www.anandanakapur.com I would like to use Web 2.0 to connect. Questions to ask her How can you change the future for the better through your films? 2) What role can international films play in achieving glocal social engagement? 3) What should be the agenda for futurists undertaking glocal social engagement?