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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

Episode 2 - What is Informality why it Persists: Francis Fukuyama on Broken Systems and Bold Fixes

from Reality Check with Élena · host Élena Panaritis

This time straight from Mexico, I meet with renowned political scientist and author Francis Fukuyama. In his characteristically eloquent and succinct style he offers a sharp reality check on what is informality and why it continues to persist around the world. He unpacks how weak institutions, lack of trust, and structural barriers shape informal systems, and recognises the concept of Reality Check Analysis (RCA) as a pathway toward lasting institutional change. (10-minute video podcast) Learn more about Elena Panaritis and Thought4Action: https://linktr.ee/t4actionDonate to put an end to informality

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