This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review collates available evidence on disability inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The review draws upon an expanding evidence base that includes academic and grey literature. The evidence base is evolving as provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs) are extended. Whilst the review identified varying levels of commitment to the inclusion of PWDs, a number of challenges persisted.
As noted in an earlier report, there is often a gap between rhetorical commitments (e.g., legislative frameworks mandating PWDs employment) and practical constraints on their inclusion (e.g., lack of access to education, stigma and social norms, lack of accessibility in workplaces etc.).
This review should be read in conjunction with a paper on the current status of people with disabilities in the workforce in Jordan.
