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Related World Bank Projects

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Philippines COVID-19 Emergency Response Project - (P173877)

Philippines COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (P173877) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Bank’s response in the Philippines included consultation and feedback from persons with disabilities, as well as the collection of disability-disaggregated data. Throughout the project development cycle, persons with disabilities were identified as a critical group to engage with and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) were consulted. For example, the Environmental and Social Management Framework helped to identify barriers to COVID-19 information and hospitals and formulated possible responses, such as training more health staff, highlighting where accessible services are available, and conducting further assessments to improve accessibility. By identifying specific barriers facing persons with disabilities and consulting with them on possible responses, the Philippines COVID-19 response has been more inclusive of persons with disabilities. The COVID-19 Household Surveys included measures of disability, allowing for disaggregation of data. This collaborative engagement demonstrated the potential for inclusion in health projects beyond COVID-19. Subsequently, the team has included persons with disabilities in the government’s health facility assessment surveys for vulnerable groups. The results of this survey enables action planning to improve health outcomes for persons with disabilities.