Centre for the Study of Corruption shares state capture findings with Madagascar’s leaders and reformers
By: Alexander Mason
Last updated: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Tom Shipley and Liz Dávid-Barrett recently returned from a week of engagements in Madagascar, where they presented findings from the GI ACE project Building Resilience to State Capture to a diverse range of stakeholders, including youth activists, religious leaders, and senior government officials, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet members.
The Governance & Integrity Anti-Corruption Evidence (GI ACE) programme, hosted by the University of Sussex’s Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC), generates actionable research to strengthen anti-corruption efforts worldwide.
The discussions focused on the challenges of addressing state capture and strengthening institutional resilience. The topic is particularly pertinent in Madagascar, where a youth-led uprising just over a year ago created an opportunity for political and governance reform. Drawing on research in other countries, Tom and Liz explored the complexities involved in overcoming the legacy of entrenched state capture.
The visit was organised in partnership with Transparency International Madagascar and the UK Embassy in Antananarivo. Colleagues from The Carter Center also contributed to discussions, sharing their expertise on election integrity and democratic governance.