How Do Legal and Policy Frameworks Support Employment of People With Disabilities in Uganda? Findings From a Qualitative Policy Analysis Study. (20th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Griffiths, Andrew; Bechange, Stevens; Loryman, Hannah; Iga, Chris; Schmidt, Elena
• Is Part Of: Journal of international development. Volume 32:Number 8(2020:Nov.)
• Page Start: 1360
• Page End: 1378
• Publication Date: 2020-08-20
• Subjects: policy analysis -- Uganda -- people with disabilities -- disabled people -- employment; Economic development projects -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic policy -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Periodicals; 330.91724
• DOI: 10.1002/jid.3508
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-1748

Abstract

Abstract: This policy analysis reviewed the current legislation and policies on the economic empowerment of people with disabilities in Uganda and explored the views of national stakeholders on the implementation of these policies in practice. The analysis was conducted through a document review and in‐depth stakeholder interviews. The study found that anti‐discrimination policies can only do so much for disability inclusive recruitment. Questions about policy implementation, stakeholder ownership, trust and efficiencies within the system and sufficient accountability mechanisms need addressing, if the existing framework is to be effective and positively impact the lives of people with disabilities in Uganda. © 2020 The Authors. Journal of International Development published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd