Saskia Sassen is a Professor at The University of Chicago and a leading theorist of globalisation and its impact on cities. She spok at Interdependence Day in Casablanca on 11 September 2006

September 12th is Interdependence Day, a movement started in 2002 by Dr. Benjamin Barber, Day 2006 in Morocco featured some of the worlds most innovative and forward thinking politicians, activists, intellectuals, religious leaders and artists. For more information about Interdependence Day and the 2007 gathering in Mexico City, visit www.civworld.org.