Gender transformative approaches to anti-corruption

This Anti-Corruption Helpdesk brief was produced in response to a query from a U4 Partner Agency. The U4 Helpdesk is operated by Transparency International in collaboration with the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre based at the Chr. Michelsen Institute.

Query

Are there any gender transformative approaches to anti-corruption in the field of development cooperation? What methods and specific measures can be used to make anti-corruption projects gender transformative?

Gender transformative approaches to anti-corruption seek to address the norms and structures that perpetuate power inequalities. Many anti-corruption projects have the potential to incorporate gender transformative approaches, but this remains a relatively new concept in the anti-corruption field, offering opportunities for further research and the development of innovative project ideas.

Contents

1. Gender transformative approaches
2. Norms and structures that hinder gender equality and promote corruption
3. The current discussion and implementation of gender transformative approaches in anti-corruption
   1. Anti-corruption policies and institutions
   2. Political participation
   3. Economic empowerment
   4. Land rights
   5. Access to public services
4. Gender transformative approaches at the project level
   1. Social norms change
   2. Project design and implementation
   3. Indicators to measure progress
5. Conclusion
6. References

Authors

Caitlin Maslen (TI)

Reviewers

Jamie Bergin, Annie-May Gibb and Marie Chêne (TI)

Monica Kirya (U4)

Date

10/10/2024

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