TV journalist helps world tune in to nation's development

Leonard Pratt's first foray into the world of journalism came when he wrote for the school newspaper at Columbia University in the United States. It was an experience he enjoyed so much he decided to make a career out of it.

"I realized I really enjoyed finding out about things and explaining it to other people," said Pratt, who has since been in the industry for about 40 years.

After graduation, he worked for a number of news agencies, including The Associated Press, before moving to NBC, a broadcaster based in the United States.