No way to track the real-world impact of a standard

Why is this a problem?

Organizations often do not have tools to know if a standard is being used, understood correctly, or making a difference. Without ways to measure impact, standards may not reach their goals or serve all communities they intend to.

Common problems include:

• No data on who is using the standard and how.
• Difficulty improving standards because real-world effects are unknown.
• No feedback on challenges or barriers in applying the standard.
• Limited understanding of unintended negative impacts on marginalized groups.

Ways to address the barrier