Summer 2004 contents

Mapping DFID and disability
The findings of a Disability KaR policy project exercise, revealing how much the Department for International Development (DFID) really is doing on disability.

Putting Disability KaR into context
A recent study commissioned for the programme looked at how disability fits into DFID's overall policy agenda. A member of the Programme Advisory Group looks at the findings.

Is disability really on the development agenda?
An overview of recent research reviewing the official disability policies of the major governmental and international development agencies, carried out for the Disability KaR Programme.

Introducing the Programme Advisory Group
The structure of the Disability KaR Programme Advisory Group was reviewed in May 2004, to define its membership, role and mandate. Get an overview here, plus an introduction to two new members, both disability specialists from the South.

Competition projects update
From wheelchair technologists in Africa to database analysts in Laos, all six Disability KaR competition projects have made marked progress in the first quarter of 2004.

Roundtable themes identified
Planning for three roundtables for this phase of the programme is making good progress.

Launch of the Global Partnership
Report from the World Bank meeting to launch the Global Partnership on Disability and Development.

Resources
Useful disability-related materials. This issue's themes are mainstreaming and disability policies.