THEMES

Data

Data collection and analysis is crucial for understanding the needs and experiences of people with disabilities. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight the importance of collecting and disaggregating disability data to inform policies, programs, and monitor progress.

In addition to collecting and analysing data to understand the needs and experiences of people with disabilities, it is also critical for:

• identifying the prevalence of disability
• evaluating program effectiveness
• shaping inclusive development initiatives

This helps to understand if people with disabilities are participating in program activities, and what types of support are effective in addressing barriers that often prevent them from being included.

The resources below provide relevant research, guidelines and recommendations to support the collection and analysis of disability-disaggregated data.