Evidence from social norms interventions in FCAS

Literature on social norms relating to security and justice in FCAS contexts (including Burundi, DRC, South Sudan and Yemen amongst others) is limited, with only nine studies identified.  Norms – with varying degrees of influence (using the theory of normative spectrum reference) identified in the studies reviewed to fall into a few categories:

  • Norms influencing corrupt conduct of government officials;
  • Indirect social norms upholding corrupt behaviour;
  • Social norms concerning gender and corruption;
  • Social norms within the formal and informal security and justice system.