# The Best Methods for Including Equity in Extended Data Projects
**URL:** https://community.weallcount.com/t/the-best-methods-for-including-equity-in-extended-data-projects/3204
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**Created:** [September 26, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.weallcount.com/t/the-best-methods-for-including-equity-in-extended-data-projects/3204 "2024-09-26T15:24:36Z")
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### Author:  [@jalef36678](https://community.weallcount.com/u/jalef36678)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.weallcount.com/t/the-best-methods-for-including-equity-in-extended-data-projects/3204/1 "2024-09-26T15:24:36Z")
Hello Everyone 🤗,
I’m currently working on a long-term data analysis project aimed at understanding the impact of local community programs on health outcomes. As we plan for the next phases, my team is particularly focused on ensuring that equity is at the forefront of how we collect, analyze, and interpret our data. While we’ve adopted some strategies to minimize bias and center marginalized voices, I want to make sure that we are truly implementing best practices that account for systemic inequities over time, especially as our project spans several years.
I’d love to hear from this community about how you have integrated equity into your longer-term data projects. Specifically:
1. **Equity in Data Collection** : What are some methods you’ve used to ensure that underrepresented groups are fairly represented in your data over the course of multi-year projects?
2. **Analysis and Interpretation** : How do you handle shifting social or political dynamics that may affect how data from marginalized groups is interpreted?
3. **Feedback and Iteration** : What mechanisms do you use to ensure ongoing feedback from the communities impacted by your data analysis?
4. **Equitable Reporting** : Are there best practices for reporting findings in a way that is transparent and accessible to all stakeholders, especially those from underserved communities?
> [@Equity-centered data modernization/transformation](https://community.weallcount.com/t/equity-centered-data-modernization-transformation/680):
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> Hello! I’m looking for models/frameworks that describe what “equity-centered data systems” are and competencies/progress/pathways to move systems in that direction. In public health, I’m aware of recommendations from RWJF, but they’re still fairly high level and don’t dive into the specifics of what data modernization can/should look like when centered on equity. Thank you for any advice and insight!
I’m looking for practical strategies and any resources that have been especially helpful to you. Thank you in advance for your [gcp](https://www.igmguru.com/cloud-computing/gcp-certification-training) insights—I’m eager to learn from the expertise in this group!
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### Author:  [@efrost](https://community.weallcount.com/u/efrost)
#### Post date: [October 1, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.weallcount.com/t/the-best-methods-for-including-equity-in-extended-data-projects/3204/2 "2024-10-01T15:52:35Z")
check out Abigail Echo-Hawk’s work - she is an indigenous researcher with lots of great insights.
[https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/health/indigenous-data-abigail-echo-hawk.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/health/indigenous-data-abigail-echo-hawk.html)