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PDF 2025
Community Based Inclusive Development Report 2025

This report highlights global community-based inclusive development initiatives, emphasizing disability inclusion, self-help groups, and inclusive education across various African and international contexts.

PDF 2025
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Survey on Primary Healthcare Workers' Knowledge

This study assesses primary healthcare workers' knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders among children in Abuja, Nigeria. Findings reveal poor identification and management capacity, highlighting critical implications for early childhood development and intervention in low-resource settings.

PDF 2024
Community Based Inclusive Development Report 2024

This annual report by CBM highlights global community-based inclusive development initiatives, featuring disability-inclusive education projects, capacity building, and community rehabilitation across Africa and other regions.

PDF 2023
Mapping and Roadmap of Disability-Inclusive Education in Eastern and Southern Africa

This UNICEF report maps progress, challenges, and recommendations for disability-inclusive education across Eastern and Southern Africa. It examines policies, financing, teacher support, curriculum adaptation, and socio-cultural barriers to promote inclusive learning environments.

PDF 2022
Introducing the Including Disability in Education in Africa Research Unit at the University of Cape Town

This article introduces the Including Disability in Education in Africa (IDEA) Research Unit at the University of Cape Town. It outlines the unit's mission to address educational exclusion and improve teacher training and inclusive practices for children with disabilities across South Africa and the continent.

PDF 2020
Transition from CBR to CBID: A Situation Analysis of Community Based Rehabilitation and Community Based Inclusive Development in Africa

This 2020 study by the CBR Africa Network examines the transition from Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) to Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) across four African countries. It provides insights into disability inclusion, service provision, and stakeholder coordination relevant to inclusive education and child development.

PDF 2018
The Challenge of Inclusion for Children with Disabilities: Experiences of Implementation in Eastern and Southern Africa

This UNICEF think piece examines the implementation challenges of disability-inclusive education in Eastern and Southern Africa. It addresses gaps in school enrolment for children with disabilities and proposes practical, pragmatic approaches to improving classroom inclusion.

PDF 2014
Teachers, Inclusive, Child-Centred Teaching and Pedagogy: Companion Technical Booklet

This UNICEF technical booklet explores inclusive and child-centred teaching approaches, focusing on pre-service and in-service teacher training to support children with disabilities in mainstream education settings.

PDF 2010
Community-Based Rehabilitation: A Strategy for Inclusive Development and Disability Inclusion

This WHO document outlines Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) as a multisectoral strategy to enhance inclusion, education, health, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.