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Private sector
The private sector is an important development actor. Diverse parts of the private sector are increasingly motivated to combat gender inequality, for both business and social justice reasons. Both gender equality-oriented philanthropists and businesses aiming to promote women and girls in their value chains, are starting to consider their potential to challenge discriminatory norms. This page provides resources related to the private sector's role in gender norm change.
Featured resources
Webinar/event recording
31 October 2018
![screengrab from recording](/sites/default/files/styles/one_third_featured_box_mobile/public/2020-02/webinar.jpg?itok=06SZfpeV)
Blog
4 December 2018
![Lelemba with Chief Kachindamoto of Malawi and Killy Kanjo](/sites/default/files/styles/one_third_featured_box_mobile/public/2018-12/lelemba_phiri_chief_kachindamoto_of_malawi_killy_kanjo.jpg?itok=xDtc-Gqu)
Report
18 May 2018
Private sector content from the ALIGN community
Case study
10 June 2018
![Schoolgirls in Musambira, Kamoyi, Rwanda provide crucial insights to entrepreneurs. Photo: Media Kagaba](/sites/default/files/styles/one_third_featured_box_mobile/public/2018-12/spring.png?itok=ctH15Ga2)
Toolkit
1 July 2017
![Young people with statement 'We believe in 50/50 - Do you?'](/sites/default/files/styles/one_third_featured_box_mobile/public/2018-04/Voice%20for%20Change.png?itok=y06uIee-)
1 January 2015
![Acumen report front cover](/sites/default/files/styles/one_third_featured_box_mobile/public/2018-04/Acumen.png?itok=xxUZ5GKo)