The most detrimental impact of political corruption is that it destroys the power holders’ incentives to curb it.
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Civilian peacekeepers are trying to stop violence before it starts.
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The appointment of women into positions of power can break stereotypes and inspire girls.
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Senior Researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Anthropologist and senior researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Senior Researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Post doc researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Research Professor, Political Science, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Postdoctoral researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Affiliated writer on Contemporary Technology , Chr. Michelsen Institute
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Senior Researcher in Development Economics, Chr. Michelsen Institute
