Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 7
7
Deferred
Introduce Department-wide targets on disability inclusion by March 2025, reporting progress by September.
Conclusion
The FCDO must introduce Department-wide targets on disability inclusion, as measured by the OECD-DAC markers, by March 2025, reporting progress to this Committee by September 2025. (Paragraph 38) Data collection
Government Response Summary
The FCDO's response focuses on the importance of engaging Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) and has published guidance for staff, stating it will consider additional commitments as part of an upcoming delivery plan review. This does not address the recommendation to introduce department-wide targets on disability inclusion measured by OECD-DAC markers by March 2025.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We agree that OPDs should play an active role in the design, implementation and evaluation of FCDO’s work on disability inclusion. This includes policies, programmes and projects which may impact upon people with disabilities. To that end, we have published internal guidance to help FCDO staff engage more meaningfully with OPDs. An external version has also been made available to interested donors and organisations. The current iteration of the strategy delivery plan contains key actions aimed at both improving consultation with OPDs and building their capacity. We will actively consider additional commitments as part of the upcoming delivery plan review.