Innovating for Inclusion: Shaping the 2030 Census through Progressive Decisions
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As the U.S. evolves, so must the tools we use to understand it. Research and Development (R&D) decisions about the 2030 Census, from questionnaire development to the use of technology, have profound implications.
| Why | How | Key Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Active participation ensures an inclusive, efficient census. | In 2018, community feedback drove the addition of an online response option for the 2020 Census. | Advocacy Groups
Local Governments Agencies |
Next Steps for Key Stakeholders
| Advocacy Groups | Local Governments | Agencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keep abreast of Census Bureau R&D announcements. | 1. Understand the implications of R&D changes for local communities. | 1. Attend Census Bureau seminars on R&D. |
| 2. Organize focus groups for feedback on proposed changes. | 2. Organize community feedback sessions. | 2. Align agency methods with proposed census changes. |
| 3. Liaise with census officials. | 3. Ensure local infrastructure supports new census methods. | 3. Advocate for changes beneficial to agency operations. |
