The Problems of The Global South: Could Reparation be a Way Forward?

In this thought-provoking session, the speaker will talk about the complex web of challenges faced by countries in the Global South and explore the concept of reparations as a potential solution. Join us as he navigates through the historical, economic and social dimensions of these problems, analyzing the feasibility and implications of reparations for marginalized nations. This talk will examine the potential of this approach to pave the way for a more equitable and just future on the global stage.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Abdul Sattar is an Islamabad-based Pakistani journalist, having 22 year-experience in print and electronic media. He has worked for daily Dawn, Karachi, as a sub-editor; daily The News, Karachi, as a sub-editor; daily Nation & Kashmir Post, London, as an assistant editor; Unity Channel, London, as an anchor; Dawn News, English TV channel, Karachi, as a political reporter; Samaa TV, Karachi, as a senior reporter and Voice of Germany (DW Radio), Bonn, as a trainee editor. In addition to that he has contributed over 500 reports, interviews and articles to The News on Sunday, Lahore, The Nation on Sunday, Lahore, The Asian Age, New Delhi and The Star, Dhaka, working as a freelance journalist. Currently, he is working for the National Public Radio of America as a producer-cum-senior reporter, covering Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since his joining, the bureau has won two international awards. He happened to be the co-recipient of an international award for this story. Also, one of his stories had won Murrow Award 2019 in Hard News category.