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Formative research was conducted in 2023 in two departments in Zinder: Magaria and Damagaram Takaya. Research questions focused on exploring the meaning of gender equity, agency, and power in the Nigerien context, including the roles of families and communities in influencing gender-equitable norms. In total, 24 in-depth interviews (IDIs) and 40 focus group discussions (FGDs) with men, women, and mothers-in-law were conducted between May and June 2023. Additionally, human-centered design (HCD) processes were also carried out during this time to generate ideas for adaptation (content, intervention activities, and understanding pathways of change). Through 24 HCD “immersion interviews” or semi-structured IDIs, and co-creation sessions with Husbands Schools implementers, participants, wives, and other stakeholders, the study team was able to capture experiences with Husbands Schools and its impact, as well as opportunities and challenges for implementing a gender-transformative version of Husbands Schools in this context. Findings from the formative research are presented in this report.