Democracy-Capture

Ghana Launches Democracy Capture Index Revealing Widespread Institutional Capture in Africa

2025-07-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) launched the inaugural Democracy Capture Index (DEMCAP), a comprehensive study revealing systemic vulnerabilities in African democratic institutions. The index analyzed 370 institutions across 10 countries, finding that 60% of agencies …

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Lewis Powell Writes Landmark Memo Blueprinting Corporate Institutional Capture Strategy

1971-08-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Corporate lawyer Lewis Powell drafts a confidential 34-page memorandum to Eugene B. Sydnor Jr., Chair of Education Committee of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, titled “Attack On American Free Enterprise System.” This document provides a comprehensive, systematic blueprint for corporate capture …

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