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This discussion paper provides a “state of the evidence” on social norms change within the field of gender and development. It presents findings from a review of studies and evaluations of programmatic interventions to shift social norms, as well as

This discussion paper reviews seven key examples of how social norms are being measured in efforts to achieve gender equality. Through this analysis, several cross-cutting shortcomings become evident, limiting the effectiveness of norms-based work in

Offering a counterpoint to the behaviour change strategies increasingly proposed in international development, this paper discusses a community-led approach to transforming social norms on child labour, education, and gender. It shows how the