U4 Brief
| 2020
Corruption, informality and social norms. Introductory overview
How to cite this publication:
Saul Mullard (2020). Corruption, informality and social norms. Introductory overview. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Brief 2020:17)
Whether or not anti-corruption measures to improve natural resource management and conservation succeed is largely conditioned by context. Social norms are the unwritten rules of a society, and they can help explain people’s corrupt behaviour. Informal systems and networks that steer people's behaviour can both facilitate and mitigate corruption. Programme design should therefore be informed by careful analysis to understand social norms and values in the targeted region.
