Why is this a problem?
Publishing a standard does not mean people will see it or be able to use it. If people are not aware of it or cannot access it, it will not help the communities it is meant to support.
Common problems include:
- Limited outreach can leave out small organizations or marginalized communities.
- People or organizations may not know the standard exists.
- The standard may be written in complex or technical language that is hard to understand.
- A lack of accessible formats can prevent some people from reading or using the standard.
Ways to address the barrier
Establish continuous feedback loops
Actions for Getting feedback
Make published standards free and easy to access
Actions for Publishing standards
Measure the developed standard's impact with affected communities
Actions for Maintenance of standards
Promote standards in the communities they affect
Actions for Public awareness