Tips for Conducting Equity Assessments

This tool describes the six steps for conducting equity assessments and provides tips for completing each step. Although specific steps vary by equity assessment tool and context, core steps include:

1. Describe the program/policy and populations
2. Consider context and drivers of disparities
3. Collect expert input, including from affected community members
4. Identify information sources and gaps
5. Analyze policy/program effects—potential or current—on people and communities
6. Plan for action and accountability