Perspectives from the Global South: Education, Democracy, and Equity after COVID-19

Monday, 11/16 | 12-1pm EST | Click Here to Register

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the intricate inequality that characterizes local and global access to education. While billions of children in much of the Global South have limited access to quality education, their peers from more privileged backgrounds are offered unprecedented opportunities. This situation risks further exacerbation as the economic effects of the pandemic hamper education funding, especially for vulnerable communities. In parallel, the pandemic has shown potential for unprecedented innovation in the education sector and has showcased the resilience of communities. From the perspectives of the Global South, this panel will look at the challenges of equality and the possibilities of a promising future in a post COVID-19 world, with a strong focus on education, equity, and sustainability within modern democracies.

Presenters: Imraan Buccus, Alla Korzh