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The four immediate outcomes listed above will contribute to the following four intermediate outcomes in the longer term, in various ways: 1. The voice of persons with disabilities is heard in community and formal decision-making processes 2. Improved livelihoods and employment for persons with disabilities 3. CRPD is ratified and implemented in Pacific island countries 4. Increased proportion of persons with disabilities are educated to their potential Discussion: The combination of each immediate outcome will contribute to all of the longer-term intermediate outcomes, since these longer term results require integrated approaches and shared learning across several areas of work. For example, strong DPOs working within strong partnerships will be able to effectively advocate for inclusive education and improved employment. Similarly, partnerships will be strengthened with the evidence generated through research, to be able to identify most effective strategies to bring about change in each sector and location. Each of the outcomes are inter-connected and inter-dependent.
1. Increased participation of all persons with disabilities (women, men, youth and children) in Pacific countries 2. Disability issues are mainstreamed into all sectors. Discussion: PDF believes that the four intermediate outcomes will eventually contribute to these long-term goals.
The two long-term goals are expected to contribute to the following ultimate goal, alongside contributions made by many others including Pacific leaders, communities, people with disabilities, government, private sector and civil society organisations, donor organisations and development partners: “An inclusive Pacific society where all human rights of all persons with disabilities are realized” Discussion: The over-arching logic described, demonstrates the interrelationship between the ultimate goal, long-term goals, intermediate outcomes, immediate outcomes and the key results areas.
Assumptions
The assumptions underpinning this theory of change are summarised as follows: • Government and civil society leaders will increase understanding and efforts towards disability inclusion over time • There is ongoing agreement of the need for a regional approach • International development and disability organisations will continue to prioritise and lead change related to disability inclusion • A regional approach to supporting disability inclusion will be resourced and sustained • People with disabilities, including women, men, youth and children, will increasingly experience full access to societies and will be recognised as being equal with every other citizen • Countries, communities and development agencies will increase their capacity, including knowledge and skills, to implement the CRPD • Increasing resources will be provided by governments and development partners to implement CRPD, including development of legal frameworks and implementation of policies • People with disability will be recognized for their ability to participate in and contribute to national economies • PDF’s advocacy priorities and approaches will influence government and other organisations responsible for bringing about change, for example in gender equality, disaster preparedness, climate change, NCDs, ending violence against women and girls, inclusive education, employment and accessible ICT • Access to inclusive education will support children with disability to complete their education and gain meaningful sources of income • The private sector will be increasingly engaged in disability inclusion • Community understanding about disability rights will increase over time • Efforts to achieve disability inclusive societies will cover both rural and urban areas and outer islands