Project Info
Project Code
0809AH
Tranche
T06B
Tranche Type
Additional
Status
Closed
Title
Building capacity of governments and NGOs to promote implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
DESA
Collaborating DA Entities
ECA
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$474,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Human Rights
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To strengthen the capacities of Government officials and disability focal point(s), members of Parliament, national human rights institutions and civil society to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including through the establishment and/or enhancing of coordination mechanisms, and review and adaptation of national legislation, policies and programmes that promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society
Expected Outcome 1
Raised awareness of Governments, organizations of person with disabilities, NGOs, National Human Rights Institutions and members of Parliament of their obligations under the Convention, to monitor, report and implement provisions of the Convention
Expected Outcome 2
Increased capacity of Governments and Parliaments to review and adjust national legislation and policies in line with the Convention
Expected Outcome 3
Increased capacity of Governments to work in partnership with organizations of persons with disabilities and with other Ministries for implementing CRPD