Ugo Panizza

Mitu Gulati, a law professor specializing in sovereign debt, and Ugo Panizza, an economics professor at the Graduate Institute of Geneva, dive into Haiti's staggering post-colonial debt. They discuss how a colonial indemnity agreement has perpetuated poverty in Haiti for nearly 200 years. The conversation explores the concept of odious debt and its implications for economic development and social justice. They also reflect on the historical narrative of debt, advocating for reparations and debt relief as critical steps toward supporting Haiti's recovery.