- It is important that policy-making committees include representatives from underrepresented groups to reflect the demographics who are key to the policy.
- A comprehensive list of all potential stakeholders should be created, and attention should be paid to include those from underrepresented groups by conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis to assess and understand their interests and needs along with potential impact of the policy.
- Public town hall meetings and public forums in places that are accessible to them should be conducted to gather information from underrepresented groups.
- Surveys (using SurveyMonkey) can also be distributed in multiple languages and accessible formats to collect information from diverse communities regarding the policy.
- In order to encourage participation of different community groups, it is important to collaborate with local community organizations, non-profit organisations and advocacy groups who are working with underrepresented populations to tap into networks. Some individuals from these organisations can work as liaisons to act as bridges between the policymakers and the communities creating a channel for communication.
- Establish advisory councils composed of members from underrepresented groups, experts in inclusive innovation, business leaders, researchers etc., to provide ongoing support and recommendations on policy decisions.
- Also set up feedback or suggestions platforms to track the effectiveness of inclusion efforts and make adjustments in future policy development.
Involvement of underrepresented group in decisions.
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