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What does it mean?
Violence and corruption affect all levels of society, but some use these problems to enrich a privileged few.
In plain terms
Corruption and violence are exploited by elites for personal gain.
What can you take from it?
Expose and challenge the misuse of crises for selfish benefit.

Where it applies

  • government oversight
  • media reporting

Putting it to work

  • investigate abuse
  • strengthen anti‑corruption laws

Questions to consider

  • What mechanisms can prevent elites from exploiting crises?
  • How can citizens hold officials accountable?

Another view

Systemic change is difficult when power structures resist accountability.

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