- Briefing paper
- 12 July 2023
Addressing Social and Gender Norms to Promote Gender Equality
- Author: Ana María Muñoz Boudet, Tasmia Rahman , Nour Nasr, Abigail Dalton
- Published by: World Bank

This thematic note is part of a series being developed to inform the 2024-30 World Bank Group (WBG) Gender Strategy. It provides a summary of existing evidence in applying a social norms lens to development policy, including guidance on defining, measuring, and changing social norms, with specific guidance for WBG task teams and recommendations for policymakers.
- Tags:
- Normative change
- Countries / Regions:
- Global
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