Session Sheet for the Trainer – Disability-Inclusive Development, Session 2

Key Messages	See the summary and key learning points.
Objectives	By the end of this session, participants will have reflected on the ways in which independent monitoring for the CRPD takes place.
Room Arrangement	Plenary discussion, followed by set-up for role play activity if possible large “board room” style set-up.
Activity	20 mins – plenary discussion 15 mins – Role play preparation 20 mins – Role play 20 mins – Reflections in groups 15 mins – Plenary wrap-up and conclusion
Duration	90 Minutes
Notes for a Training Team	Plenary discussion, followed by set-up for role play activity; if possible, large “board room” style set-up. Depending on the current situation in the countries represented you can choose the present country scenario from Box: Fact Sets on National Level Independent Monitoring. Give blank name cards to all for the role play.
Task Sheets	Learning Activity 2.C.2: Roles and Responsibilities in Monitoring
Handouts	Article 33 – National Implementation and Monitoring

Learning Activity 2.C.2: Roles and Responsibilities in Implementation and Monitoring

Objective: Reflected on the ways in which independent monitoring for the CRPD takes place.

The CRPD sets out a framework for national level implementation and monitoring. This includes (1) role for government focal point in advancing implementation; (2) role for an independent national institution in monitoring implementation; and (3) role for civil society.

For this activity the group will divide into three, the first will represent government, the second an independent national institution, and the third a civil society organization. The trainer will give you some basic background about the current situation regarding implementation and monitoring.

Part 1 – Preparation for the Role Play

In your group discuss what you believe to be the roles and responsibilities of the group you are representing in terms of implementation or monitoring, given the context provided by the trainer. Draw up a list of best practices and another of worst practices that your group could adopt in this situation or context. Select two people that will represent your group during the role play and decide from your lists of “best” and “worst” practices what you will be advocating and arguing for…if you choose some “worst” practices it will be interesting to see how the other two groups react and if they pick up on what you think is poor. You will be meeting with representatives from the other two counterparts to agree a way forward for implementation and monitoring of the CRPD and of course you would like to do as much as possible yourselves.

Part 2 – The Role Play

The two nominated people will represent your group, other team members may be allocated roles as you wish. Each person should have a “name card” placed on the table, so everyone can see who is represented and who is speaking. The two nominated persons should advocate the roles and responsibilities you have agreed as a group. The others should support and build on their ideas.

Part 3 – Reflections

Back in your group, reflect on the following:

In relation to the CPRD, what best practices did you identify from each of the three groups?
And what “worst” practices did you identify from each of the three groups?
How can countries meet their implementation or monitoring requirements in resource-limited contexts yet still comply with the CRPD?

Be Ready to report your responses to these three questions in plenary.

You have 2 minutes to complete part 1, 10 minutes to complete part 2, and 30 minutes to complete part 3. Be ready to report your responses to these three questions in plenary.

Handout: Article 33 – National Implementation and Monitoring

State parties, in accordance with their system of organization, shall designate one or more focal points within government for matters relating to implementation of the present Convention, and shall give due consideration to the establishment or designation of a coordination mechanism within government to facilitate related action in different sectors and at different levels.
State parties shall, in accordance with their legal and administrative systems, maintain, strengthen, designate or establish within the State party, a framework, including one or more independent mechanisms as appropriate, to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the present Convention. When designating or establishing such a mechanism, State parties shall take into account the principles relating to the status and functioning of national institutions for protection and promotion of human rights.
Civil society, in particular persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, shall be involved and participate fully in the monitoring process.