The European Union is currently in the process of defining its new budget, the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), for the period of 2021 – 2027, which will be crucial for the achievement of the European commitments towards the rights of persons with disabilities in development cooperation.
In this context, Bridging the Gap-II has conducted this preliminary study in order to provide further evidence on the EU’s contribution to the implementation of the CRPD in international cooperation.
The outcomes of the study should support EU policy-makers and the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) technical staff to develop inclusive policies and improve practical application of such policies, including during the budgeting and programming processes.