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Policy Brief May 28, 2026

DOCE Beats DOGE: The Case for Meaningful Government Transformation Through Citizen Empowerment

A new policy brief by Jon Alexander, Non-resident Democracy Fellow at the Ash Center, argues for the development of a Department of Citizen Empowerment (DOCE) at all levels of government around the world.

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DOCE Beats DOGE: The Case for Meaningful Government Transformation Through Citizen Empowerment

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