Disability-Inclusive Education and Employment

Recognizing that meaningful inclusion for young people with disabilities starts with listening and learning, the Mastercard Foundation developed a research program to map the policy landscape and to hear directly from young people with disabilities.

This research was carried out in partnership with the International Centre for Evidence in Disability at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the University of Abuja, the University of Ghana, Lifetime Consulting Ltd, Addis Ababa University, University of Nairobi, Global Advocacy and Research Group and MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Group.

Two report series have been developed, covering the Mastercard Foundation’s seven countries of focus – the first on the context, the second elevating youth voices.

Briefs summarizing the key findings of each report have been prepared by Dr. Xanthe Hunt in collaboration with LSHTM and the Mastercard Foundation’s research team.

Disability-Inclusive Education and Employment: Understanding the Context

The first series maps the current context and policy landscape in each country using desk review and key informant interviews.  

Summary of Findings

Cross-Country Brief on Trends in Inclusive Education

Cross-Country Brief on Trends in Inclusive Employment

RWANDA

Report Brief 

Full Report

NIGERIA 

Report Brief

Full Report

UGANDA 

Report Brief

Full Report

ETHIOPIA 

Report Brief

Full Report

KENYA 

Report Brief

Full Report

SENEGAL

Report Brief

Full Report

GHANA 

Report Brief

Full Report

Disability-Inclusive Education and Employment: Understanding Youth Experiences and Aspirations

Coming March 2023

The second series centers on the voices of young people with disabilities through in-depth qualitative interviews and focuses on elevating their perspectives, challenges and visions for a more inclusive future.  

Briefs summarizing the key findings of each report have been prepared by Dr. Xanthe Hunt in collaboration with LSHTM and the Foundation’s research team.