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Colonisation to Corruption | Vihaan Abhinand | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
Key Observations on Post-Colonial Development - The report highlights a pattern of corruption in post-colonial countries, linking it to weak institutions established during colonization [2][4] - The analysis contrasts Kenya, a country struggling with poverty and corruption, with Hong Kong, a successful global trade hub, both former British colonies [7] - The study suggests that the type of institutions established by colonial powers significantly impacts a country's post-colonial development [4][10] Factors Influencing Development Outcomes - In Kenya, British colonization focused on exploiting labor and raw resources like farms and plantations [7] - In Hong Kong, the British valued the region for its importance in trade with China, prioritizing its economy [8] - Kenya's colonial institutions were designed for segregation and exploitation, while Hong Kong's, despite similar procedures, provided a foundation for future systems [8] - Colonial rule in Kenya involved violent repression and land seizures, whereas in Hong Kong, colonization was largely bureaucratic [9] Recommendations for Addressing Corruption - The report advocates for building stronger, more transparent institutions as a solution to corruption, rather than relying on charity [9] - It emphasizes the importance of transparency, free press, and education in combating corruption [9] - The analysis suggests channeling aid through non-governmental organizations and investing in long-lasting institutions [10] - The report proposes studying successful post-colonial countries like Hong Kong to identify strategies for reducing corruption [11] Numerical Data and Conversions - The report mentions that one in three people in Kenya (population 50 million) go to bed hungry [1] - It states that $3.75 trillion (3750 billion) in aid has been given, but a third of it is lost due to corruption [2] - The report notes that some politicians have net worths exceeding $100 million (100 million) [1]
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Avalanche🔺· 2025-08-19 11:15
Ahead of launch, Wyoming piloted FRNT for real-time contractor payments — reducing timelines from 45 days to seconds. This set a new benchmark for how governments could move money: fast, transparent, and built for impact.Now imagine what’s next: real-time tax refunds, emergency relief that arrives when it’s needed most, and improved public payroll systems. ...
Vanguard Mining Expands U.S. Investor Access with Ticker Change to UUUFF on OTCID Market
Thenewswire· 2025-08-19 07:05
Core Points - Vanguard Mining Corp. has transitioned to the OTCID™ Market and its shares are now trading under the new ticker symbol "UUUFF" as of August 18, 2025 [1][3] - The OTCID™ Basic Market enhances transparency by requiring timely financial reporting and verified company profiles, which aims to build investor confidence and improve market integrity [2] - This milestone reflects Vanguard's commitment to transparency and sound corporate governance, positioning the company for broader engagement with long-term shareholders and enhanced visibility in U.S. capital markets [3] Corporate Updates - Vanguard Mining Corp. will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 3, 2025, to address the election of directors and appointment of auditors [4] - Shareholders of record as of August 19, 2025, will be entitled to vote at the AGM [4] - Further details regarding the AGM will be provided in the management information circular, which will be mailed to shareholders and filed on SEDAR+ [5] Company Overview - Vanguard Mining Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on high-value strategic minerals, particularly uranium exploration projects in the U.S. and Paraguay [6] - The company aims to identify and develop assets critical to the global energy transition while committing to responsible exploration and value creation [6]
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BSCN· 2025-08-18 20:40
RT BSCN (@BSCNews)👑 LUCIC — A New Contender on the BNBChain 🚀$LUCIC positions itself as more than just a token on the BNBchain.Its design focuses on transparency and sustainability, aiming to contribute to the broader BNBChain ecosystem.⚡️ Transparent foundation — fully open smart-contract commits.🔗 On-chain clarity — verifiable transparency systems.🎨 NFT integration — LP-driven mechanisms designed to reward contributors.🔥 Deflationary model — 1.37M LUCIC permanently burned in a black-hole wallet.💥 Supply d ...
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BSCN· 2025-08-18 16:40
RT BSCN (@BSCNews)👑 LUCIC — A New Contender on the BNBChain 🚀$LUCIC positions itself as more than just a token on the BNBchain.Its design focuses on transparency and sustainability, aiming to contribute to the broader BNBChain ecosystem.⚡️ Transparent foundation — fully open smart-contract commits.🔗 On-chain clarity — verifiable transparency systems.🎨 NFT integration — LP-driven mechanisms designed to reward contributors.🔥 Deflationary model — 1.37M LUCIC permanently burned in a black-hole wallet.💥 Supply d ...
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Wu Blockchain· 2025-08-18 14:26
Transparency and Security - Backpack 将发布每日零知识储备证明,提供实时的、保护隐私的链上透明度 [1] - 该系统由 OtterSec 构建和验证,确保用户资产保持安全隔离且可独立验证 [1]
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BSCN· 2025-08-18 13:39
👑 LUCIC — A New Contender on the BNBChain 🚀$LUCIC positions itself as more than just a token on the BNBchain.Its design focuses on transparency and sustainability, aiming to contribute to the broader BNBChain ecosystem.⚡️ Transparent foundation — fully open smart-contract commits.🔗 On-chain clarity — verifiable transparency systems.🎨 NFT integration — LP-driven mechanisms designed to reward contributors.🔥 Deflationary model — 1.37M LUCIC permanently burned in a black-hole wallet.💥 Supply dynamics — reduced ...
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CoinDesk· 2025-08-12 11:00
🔥 CATHIE WOOD: “I think the reason ETFs took off, and the reason we have done very well, is we were responding to the market’s demand for transparency." https://t.co/P1YUZmUYc5 ...
'Stinks to high heaven of a cover-up': Fmr. ambassador on Trump admin.'s Epstein investigation
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 03:26
Legal & Transparency - A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Galain Maxwell investigation [1] - Legal groups are demanding transparency from the administration regarding the Epstein files, seeking communications between top DOJ officials relating to Jeffrey Epstein and Gileain Maxwell [1][3] - Democracy Forward filed a case in federal court demanding transparency and seeking information on potential cover-ups, specifically communications between the White House press office, the Department of Justice, and the FBI [8] - The administration is accused of not complying with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and delaying the release of information [9][10] Investigation Focus - The investigation seeks records on communications between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein [4] - The investigation aims to uncover how the Trump-Epstein files were handled or potentially suppressed [5] - Victims are seeking information about why Galileain Maxwell was moved to a "country club prison" [6] Litigation & Compliance - Democracy Forward is prepared to litigate to obtain the requested information [6] - The legal strategy aims to establish a precedent for government transparency and responsiveness to FOIA requests [7] - Legal groups express confidence in prevailing in court, emphasizing the government's legal obligation to comply with FOIA requests [10][11]