Uganda's disability data landscape and the economic inclusion of persons with disabilities
This report looks at the landscape of data on disability in Uganda – summarising what data on persons with disabilities is available, who produces and uses it, and how – as well as what this means for the economic inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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We published an updated version of this report on Source in November 2021.
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Read key findings and recommendations to strengthen the landscape of data on disability in Uganda.
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Introduction
Learn about how data on disability can be used to improve the economic inclusion of persons with disabilities – and how this report provides an evidence base for such efforts.
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Governance of disability inclusion and data in Uganda
Learn about the legislation and institutions that govern disability inclusion and the production of data on persons with disabilities in Uganda.
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Sources, accessibility and use of disability data in Uganda
Learn about the issues impacting sources of, access to, and use of data and information on persons with disabilities in Uganda – including challenges with government and non-government data sources.
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Conclusion
Read recommendations to improve data on disability in Uganda, developed in collaboration with organisations of persons with disabilities, civil society groups, government entities and development partners.
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Acknowledgements
Thank you to all those who contributed to the design and delivery of the research.
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Glossary of key terms and acronyms
A glossary of key terms of list of acronyms used in this report.
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Annex
Tables with more detail on key legislation and institutions for promoting disability inclusion in Uganda, as well as household surveys that contain data on disability.
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