UN joint collaboration to accelerate implementation of CRPD and disability inclusive SDGs

Executive Summary As part of inception phase of UNPRPD project, the situation analysis identified systematic gaps within the government in terms of operational coordination on disability inclusion. The Ministry of Social Welfare (MoSW) requires institutional strengthening to fulfil its mandate. The SDG coordination mechanism, at present, does not track the implementation of the CRPD. If the UNPRPD provides support to the government to strengthen dialogue and implementation of the Rights and Protection of Persons with Disabilities Act 2013, this could be used as a key entry point for capacitating both the government and OPDs as a foundation for coalition building on disability inclusion. More importantly, capacity the Department of Social Services (DSS) on CRPD to implement the National Disability Action Plan, 2019 and the National Disability Act (2013) will contribute to strengthening gender-responsive disability inclusion coordination and governance in Bangladesh. Support the government in establishing a comprehensive and effective coordination governance system to ensure accountability in the implementation of the National Disability Act and to expedite the CRPD's implementation. According to the situation analysis and a review of disability data from various surveys and census conducted in previous years, discrepancies in disability statistics are obvious. Without reliable and consistent data on disability, it is not possible to develop an implementation plan as per policy and allocate the budget needed to implement the proposed actions. Technical support is required for Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) to ensure the engagement of OPDs throughout the tool’s development process, the data collection, and data analysis process and during the dissemination of these surveys. The project intervention will assist the government in deriving disability disaggregated data for improved policy making as well as improved guidelines and/module for disability inclusive data system established. Strengthened disability inclusion and ensured reporting of disability related SDG Indicators in the UNSDCF (2022-26) implementation are focused areas under this programme. Because the UN is leading the way in terms of disability inclusion among stakeholders, it must increase disability-related expertise among UN staff through its United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS). The most relevant partners for the project intervention will be the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Department of Social Service under the MoSW, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, umbrella bodies of OPDs, Bangladesh Business and Disability Network, Civil Society Organizations, women’s rights organizations, OPDs and other relevant stakeholders.

Project symbol

BGD/22/02/UND

Admin unit

CO-Dhaka

Start date

01/08/2022

End date

31/12/2024

Total allocation

198880

Total expenditure

Status

Active

181216

Development Partners

Multi Partner Trust Fund Office, UNDP

Country/Countries

Bangladesh

Outcomes

Outcome 5: Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all