Inclusive Development Cooperation: Time for Action! 

Inclusion isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a right and an obligation. Yet, are we truly embedding it in development cooperation? With 16% of the world’s population comprising persons with disabilities, including them must be considered at every stage of a project cycle. We brought together experts from development cooperation that provide practical tips to help you get started with making your projects inclusive. Check out our new video on “Inclusive Development Cooperation – Time for Action!” (05:55 min, en).

This video is produced by the GIZ Global Programme Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

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Inclusive Development Cooperation - Time for Action. ©GIZ 2024

We thank all those who contributed to the video project and made this a success:  

  • Dr. Thomas Ongolo, GIZ South Africa
  • Shaimaa Ibrahim, GIZ  Egypt
  • Shitaye Astawes Bantikasegn, African Disability Forum (ADF) 
  • Janet Charchuk, Down Syndrome International Canada
  • Elizabeth Kayanga, IDIWA Uganda 
  • Dr. Ola Abualghaib, UN Global Disability Fund  
  • Helle Deertz, GIZ  Germany
  • Tungi Kenneth Mwanjala, Shivyawata 
  • Dr. Monjurul Kabir, UN Women 
  • Dwi Ariyani, Disability Rights Advocacy Fund 

Videographer: Fabian Brandt, Themenbüro GmbH.

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