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May 16, 2007 The Human Development Network Social Protection (HDNSP) and Education Sector (HDNED) of the World Bank organized a workshop on "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): Opportunities for International Development Agencies in the Education Sector" The goal of the event is to brainstorm on the practical implications of the Convention on development agencies' operations. Many development agents already have some experience in including disability issues in their work and the Convention will provide a great opportunity for more systematic inclusion. The event is intended to be a forum to exchange ideas on the appropriate and effective involvement of international development actors in the implementation process of the CRPD with specific focus on education (Article 24). The rationale of the event is based on the large number of CRPD signatories to date, with a high proportion of developing countries amongst CRPD signatories; this creates a reasonable expectation that in the near future many development actors will be asked by developing countries for assistance in implementation of the principles and binding obligations countries will incur upon ratification of the Convention. Also the Convention sets a benchmark for inclusive development of which we must be aware in order to uphold due diligence, and avoid designing and implementing development activities in contrast with the principles unanimously established at the international level. The workshop took place on Wednesday May 16 at the WB Headquarters in Washington D.C. and was webcasted live on the websitein order to facilitate broader participation. The session was recorded and is now available to view at http://vcg01.worldbank.org/vc/(search by the title "Convention on the Rights"). This session on Education is intended to be informal with a focus on practical operational aspects, as well as opportunities for positive impact in the short to medium and long term. Related MaterialsBack to Top
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