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Steve Feldstein, Jodi Vittori
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Countering Kleptocracy through Open Government and Democratic Oversight
Kleptocracy, or “rule by thieves,” is a form of corruption where state institutions serve regime elites to exploit citizens. This harms the source countries where resources are stolen, weakening democratic norms and economic development in host countries.
By Jodi Vittori
Published on Jan 26, 2024
About the Author
Jodi Vittori
Former Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Jodi Vittori was a nonresident scholar in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program. She is an expert on the linkages of corruption, state fragility, illicit finance, and U.S. national security.
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