Improving data and evidence to unlock investment into AT
- Leading the research on reimagining value, impact, and return on investment
- Gathering evidence to measure progress
- Developing an Economics of AT framework methodology
- Understand the factors driving discrimination and stigma
- Support the World Health Organization’s first World Report on Assistive Technology
Sub-Programmes
- Research, Evidence and Impact: Led by GDI Hub at UCL with the support of the IIPP, ALL Institute and Leonard Cheshire Disability. Framing the economics of AT around a mission-led approach; developing a return on investment framework and researching what works to overcome stigma.
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New economics of assistive technology: A call for a missions approach
Catherine Holloway, Vicki Austin, Sarah Albala, Rainer Kattel, Felipe Ramos BarajasJan. 25, 2021PublicationsPart of the Data & Evidence Cluster this working paper answers one of the three main research questions: A Mission-Led Approach. This paper proposes a public sector-led, mission-oriented approach. While setting the mission and the directionality is the role of government, NGOs, industry, AT users and the charity sector are able to drive forward the agenda of AT access through their own essential and complementary roles.
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Access to life changing spectacles for millions. A new vision for KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Clinton Health Access InitiativeOct. 2, 2020The publication gives an overview of the challenge, what works and next steps. Under Cluster 3: Country Implementation of the AT2030 programme, CHAI is partnering with country governments to identify opportunities to drive availability and affordability of AT.
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