Colonisation to Corruption | Vihaan Abhinand | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
Why do some post-colonial countries thrive while others remain trapped in cycles of corruption and poverty? In this bold and deeply researched TEDx talk, the speaker explores the roots of modern corruption—not as isolated acts of greed, but as the result of systems built for exploitation during colonisation. This talk uncovers how institutional legacies shape the futures of nations. The message? If corruption thrives in broken systems, then real change starts with rebuilding institutions that serve the people. #TEDxYouth #ColonialLegacy #InstitutionBuilding #GlobalInequality #Kenya #PostColonialism #Transparency #Accountability
Hey, I'm Vihaan, a Year 9 student incredibly excited to deliver my speech to you. I've always been interested in this idea of how ex colonised countries frequently turn to corruption. Not only do I hope to educate you, I hope to engage you as well, being a 2 time HK wide speech festival winner. I hope you leave feeling you learned something new! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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