This report examines the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities in Uzbekistan. The study found that persons with disabilities face widespread forms of social and economic marginalization, including exclusion from local social and political life, barriers to accessing essential health services, and discrimination in the labor market. The report…
Accelerating the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Uzbekistan’s Digital Economy
Building digital skills and literacy for persons with disabilities is critical for persons with disabilities to learn, consume digital services, and access jobs. A study was undertaken to leverage these opportunities by identifying gaps in the digital inclusion for persons with disabilities to be addressed through policy and programmatic interventions. Using findings from a field study, the report addresses how digital sector development strategies and efforts by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (GoU) and other stakeholders can advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the digital economy. The report includes recommendations about assistive technology access.
Details
Publisher Name:
World Bank
Publisher Website:
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/
Publication Year:
2024
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Uzbekistan
Categories:
Report, Guide
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