| 2005 N.
C. 20/20 Update Report |
This
report reflects the rapid changes North Carolina
is undergoing in its population and economy,
and
highlights the State’s comparative standing in scorecard format for the
eight imperatives previously identified as critical to the future wellbeing of
the State. We will continue to update it on a regular basis as new data pertaining
to our adopted goals and targets becomes available. |
| N.C.
20/20: A North Carolina NOW Special
Report |
The
Progress Board cooperated with the UNC Center
for Public Television to produce this special
televised examination of the North Carolina
20/20 report. It includes an overview
of the report and discussions by a variety
of state leaders and citizens. |
| Our
State, Our Money: A Citizens' Guide to
the North Carolina Budget |
In
plain English, this guide explains how the
N.C. General Assembly makes decisions about
the state budget, revenue sources, where
the money goes, and how individual citizens
can affect the process. It was first published
in 2003. |
| North
Carolina 20/20 |
Published
in 2001, the North Carolina 20/20 report
offers a comprehensive examination of challenges
facing North Carolina in the 21st century
and offers benchmarks to measure forward
progress on eight key imperatives. |
| Eight
Imperatives for the Year 2020 (pdf) |
Think
of this as an executive summary of the North
Carolina 20/20 report. It touches the
basics in 50 pages. The full report runs
243 pages. |
| Measuring
Our Progress: Targets for the Year 2010 (pdf) |
Issued
in February 2000, Measuring Our Progress
updates measures and targets for four of
the imperatives first outlined by the Progress
Board. |
| Measuring
Up to the Challenge: A Prosperous North
Carolina in a Competitive World (pdf) |
Issued
by the Commission for a Competitive North
Carolina in 1995, this report gave the Progress
Board its start. It defines the eight imperatives
and recommends that the General Assembly
establish a permanent board to monitor progress. |
| The
Future of North Carolina: Goals and Recommendations
for the Year 2000 |
Known
as the N.C. 2000 Report, this research study
was issued in 1983. It offered a short-term
version of what would become the Progress
Board's work. |