Beyond the Numbers: How Monitoring and Evaluation for Social Norms in Africa Unveils Hidden Truths

Community members participating in a focus group for Monitoring and Evaluation in Africa.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is essential for measuring progress and improving the impact of development programs. However, when working on social issues such as gender equality, adolescent health, education, early marriage, and child protection, data is rarely neutral. Social norms unwritten rules that define acceptable behavior can deeply influence both human behavior and the way information is […]