WPA hosting forum on political, economic challenges ahead

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is hosting a symposium on ‘The political and economic challenges ahead for Guyana’ today at 4.30 pm at the National Library to mark the 35th anniversary of the assassination of renowned scholar, political activist and founder member Dr Walter Rodney.

“The WPA feels that given the recent change of government after 23 years and in light of the challenges the new government faces at the political and economic levels, it is important that the country engages in an ongoing public discourse on the way forward,” according to a press release. “This “Grounding” with the people was an important part of Walter Rodney’s intellectual and political praxis and continues to be part of the WPA’s practice.” Further, the WPA believes that “a new beginning must be guided by a new approach aimed at democratizing the relationship between the governors and the governed.”

The panel will comprise Professor Clive Thomas, Dr Maurice Odle, Rishi Thakur and Turhane Doerga and the moderator will be Chairperson of the Walter Rodney Youth Movement, Tabitha Sarabo. The presenters “are all highly skilled in their respective areas and