Handout: Phases for the Development of NAPS

Define the lead institution for the planning process Consult within government

Consult with NGOs and other interested groups

Appoint focal points (as per CRPD provision) Develop draft principles

Government endorsement Public announcement

Organize initial meeting with    interested groups

Undertake sex-disaggregated data collection exercise

Convene frequent meetings of coordinating committee

Assessment exercise

Conceptualize plan

Establish secretariat

Establish sectoral working groups

Consult with NGOs and other interested groups

Public meetings and public hearings

Prepare baseline study

Identify priorities, issues for special focus, needs of vulnerable groups

Establish links with other national planning activities

Draft plan

Consider time frames

Consider legal status

Launch plan

Hold regular meetings of coordinating committee Work with implementing partners

Action by implementing agencies and partners

Consultation and networking

Launch media and dissemination strategy

Raise awareness of disability inclusion in implementation Confirm legal status – e.g. endorsement by Parliament

Appoint a steering committee including DPOs Develop agreed reporting formats

Conduct semi-annual assessments by coordinating committee

Input by civil society Consultation and networking

Feedback to implementing agencies Reports to parliament and general public

Consider annual reports Appoint review panel

Reports to parliament and general public Recommendations for successor plan