Methodology

The brief’s methodology relied first on a desk review of all publicly available disability strategies and action plans in the region, in both English and Arabic. It also reviewed country reports on CRPD implementation. Second, a questionnaire on national disability strategies was sent to the focal points of the Intersessional Group of Experts on Disability (IGED), and 9 out of 18 States responded.[1] The draft mapping was also sent to the IGED for their review, additional inputs and verification. Third, based on the IGED inputs, the draft was updated and presented to the IGED in the sixth annual meeting held virtually on 29 November 2021. Following the IGED meeting, the mapping was finalized.