ANNEX IV

PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED STEPS FOR BIWAKO+5:

FORWARD-LOOKING STRATEGIES FOR THE 2ND HALF OF THE DECADE

10th session of the TWG-DC

UN ESCAP secretariat

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Structure of the presentation

• UNESCAP efforts for the BMF implementation 2004
• Development in disability field for the last three years
• Proposed Steps for Biwako+5
• Timeframe
• Working group formation

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UNESCAP efforts for the Implementation of the BMF-2004

• Questionnaire to see the extent of national commitment and policy formulation on the BMF goals.
• Regional Workshop on Monitoring the Implementation of the BMF -October

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Regional Workshop on Monitoring the Implementation of the BMF October 2004

• Developed a set of indicators on the BMF goals
  Lessons learnt:
• Can develop yes/no response to the existence and availability of policies/mechanism
• Limitations and challenges to establish quantitative indicators for the BMF
• Lack of data
• Compare with the MDG indicators
• A manual/guideline for indicator development will be published in 2006

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Resolution 61/8
“Midpoint review of the implementation of the BMF” (adopted on 18 May 2005)

• Encourages governments recommitment of the BMF implementation towards the mid-point review.
• In 2007, the high-level intergovernmental meeting of three working days will be held.

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Developments in disability field at large for the last 3 years

• Elaboration of the international convention
• Comprehensive CBR approach promoted (Joint Position Paper 2004 by ILO/UNESCO/WHO)
• Twin track approach in development
• Inclusive education promoted

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Proposed Steps for Biwako+5: Forward-looking strategies for the 2nd half of the Decade-2008-2012

Need for:

• Assessment of the BMF implementation at the mid-point in 2007.
• Review and reengineering of the BMF strategies for the 2nd half

Key thinking in the strategy setting:

• Well-focused
• Feasible/action-oriented
• Result-based
• Responsive to the current

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Biwako+5:Forward-looking strategies for the 2nd half of the Decade

• Reference
• Beijing +5
• Proposed supplementary rules Possible component
• Strategy for action
• Regional and inter-regional collaboration
• Empowerment/ capacity building
• Rights-based

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Time Frame

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Time frame

TWG-DC 10th session June 2005 -Formation of the Working Group.

• Regional workshop on the national plan on action October 2005-1st review of the Biwako+5.
• TWG-DC 11th (APDF GA?) and 12th Sessions in 2006 – 2nd and 3rd review.
• TWG-DC 13th Session in 2007–4th review.
• EGM October 2007 –Finalize the draft.
• High Level Inter-governmental Meeting- October 2007 -Submission and Adoption.
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• Working Groups for Biwako +5
• SHO, gender mainstreaming, special groups
• Education, employment
• Poverty alleviation, sustainable livelihood, community-based rehabilitation, inter-regional collaboration
• International convention, disability statistics and indicators, national plan of action, accessibility

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Let’s work together!
Thank You ~