Sightsavers (2017) Disability-inclusive elections in Africa: A qualitative systematic review

This systematic review aims to identify, appraise and synthesise all available evidence to understand what experiences and practices have already taken place in African countries to support political participation of people with disabilities, and what effect they have had on the political inclusion of people with disabilities at local and national levels across the continent. The findings show that although most African countries ratified important disability focused legislation and proclaimed equal opportunities, the implementation of the legislation varies greatly, and the practices are not homogenous across the continent.