Global Partnership on Disability and Development

1. Global Partnership on Disability and Development What is the GPDD? Presentation to Association of University Centers on Disability Judith Heumann, Lead Consultant, World Bank October 31, 2006

2. Overall Objective • “.. to combat the social and economic exclusion and impoverishment of people with disabilities and their families in developing countries by increasing awareness and understanding, and strengthening cooperation among developing country governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, development banks, UN agencies, development NGOs, disabled persons’ organizations, NGOs working in the field of disability, foundations, enterprises, and other partners, internationally and nationally.”

3. How is the objective implemented? • Sharing knowledge, research, experience, and ideas, by: • Encouraging the participation of developing countries – NGOs, DPOs, country governments, umbrella organizations et cetera • Encourage active participation of donor countries and donor agencies • Preparing papers defining policy issues, providing background, and offering and analyzing policy alternatives. • Preparing and disseminating training materials, and organizing training and capacity building events. • Advancing the goals of the Alliance by performing catalytic and “service bureau” functions. • Supporting the establishment of coalitions of disability stakeholders in and across developing countries. • Harmonizing activities in developing countries that build knowledge about disability and development.

4. How is the GPDD organized? • An Alliance • A Multi-Donor Trust Fund • A Co-ordinating Task Force

5. The Alliance • The alliance is an open and informal coalition of representatives from developing country governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, development banks, UN agencies, development NGOs, disabled persons’ organizations, NGOs working in the field of disability, foundations, enterprises, and other partners, internationally and nationally all committed to the GPDD Objective.

6. The Multi-Donor Trust Fund • A Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Disability and Development has recently been established. The World Bank is acting as trustee of donor funds supporting the work of the Alliance. The donor countries presently contributing are Finland, Norway and Italy.

7. The Coordinating Task Force • This group was established in December of 2004 with the purpose of creating, structuring and promoting the GPDD. • 12 people serve on the Taskforce, consisting of representatives from the various partners - UN-Agencies, DPO´s, INGO´s, Donor countries and Developing Country Government, that comprise the Alliance • Four Thematic Working groups have been formed within the Task Force: Education, Poverty Reduction & Disability, Disasters, Emergencies and Conflicts and one on Planning and Coordination

8. Thematic Working groups • The Working Group on Education has identified as its priority supporting national governments and donor agencies by identifying and targetingmainstream education initiatives for inclusion, particularly at the national,regional and global levels. 

9. Poverty Reduction and Disability Focus areas: • PRSP • Research on relationship between poverty and disability • Workshops • Training

10. Disasters, Emergencies and Conflicts Focus: • Disaster preparedness and disability • Accessibility policies/accessible reconstruction

11. Instruments Requiring Your Knowledge and Participation • We are all now required to play an active roll to ensure implementation • The United Nations International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ICRPD) – Article 27 • The Millenium Development Goals

12. The Millennium Development Goals • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger • Achieve universal primary education • Improve maternal health • Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases • Promote gender equality and empower women • Ensure environmental sustainability • Reduce child mortality • Develop a global partnership for development

13. Why Your organization Should Participate in the GPDD • Employment is a critical component of poverty reduction. • Your expertise is valued and valuable. • Share your knowledge with others to advance poverty reduction and foster inclusive societies on the listserv at meetings and on committees.

14. Join the GPDD Alliance • To join the GPDD Alliance listserv please go to: www.worldbank.org/disability/gpdd