Journalism collaborations from mega projects to individual partnerships are proliferating around the world. But most of the time the stories pursued reflect a vision from the Global North about what matters and what does not. Too often these collaborations fail to take into account local expertise and perspectives, leaving Global South journalists to be treated as “fixers” for their northern counterparts. As the climate crisis intensifies, as populism, disinformation and threats to democracy play out in the south and north, a re-evaluation is urgently needed.

This panel brings together seasoned professionals to plot a way forward, moderated by Nic Dawes, whose career path from newspaper editor in South Africa and India to newsroom executive in New York has given him a rare perspective on the North-South relationship.

Speakers

Moderator