An Independent Research Initiative
Institutional Capital Project
Understanding how societies reproduce prosperity, resilience and stability across generations.
Our Mission
We study the foundations of durable institutions — and the human, intellectual and economic capital that sustains them.
Founded by Dr. Glenn Agung Hole, the Institutional Capital Project conducts rigorous, policy-relevant research at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, mentorship, geoeconomics and societal resilience. Our work draws from comparative political economy, institutional theory and contemporary policy analysis.
Research Themes
Six pillars of inquiry
Institutional Capital
Norms, trust, and the formal and informal institutions that underwrite long-run development.
Entrepreneurship
How productive entrepreneurship emerges from institutional quality, opportunity, and incentive structures.
Innovation
The interplay of universities, firms, and policy in sustaining knowledge-driven economies.
Mentorship
Transmission of tacit knowledge, leadership, and human capital across generations.
Geoeconomics
Strategic interdependence, supply chains, and the politics of economic statecraft.
Societal Resilience
Capacity of institutions and communities to absorb shocks while preserving core functions.
Founder
Dr. Glenn Agung Hole
Founder & Researcher
Dr. Hole's work focuses on the institutional preconditions for entrepreneurship and innovation, the geoeconomic dimensions of national strategy, and the role of mentorship in building generational capacity. His research bridges scholarship and practice — informing leaders, policymakers and educators.
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