Lessons from policy theories for the pursuit of equity in health, education and gender policy

We highlight practical lessons from policy theories on how to promote equity through transformational changes in policymaking. Health, education and gender are at the heart of such agendas. Their advocates seek to: , reject a ‘neoliberal’ paradigm address social economic causes unfair inequalities, policymaking foster collaboration holistic government. However, they also report wide gap between aspirations outcomes, many insights studies close it. Our aim is use their common engagement with connect agendas, intersectoral dialogue, ensure that contributions greater than sum parts. A take-home message be cautious about any attempt turn provocative political project into technical process containing ‘toolbox’ or ‘playbook’.