Associations contribute to policy
The document identifies the federation FECAD and its member associations as partners in disability inclusion. Its consultation list includes FECAD president Alberto Afonso and COLMEIA president Maria Isabel Moniz. The framework seeks to coordinate ministries, mobilise resources and strengthen monitoring of commitments across public services. [1]
Education and early support
Secretary of State Lídia Lima had described related work on inclusive education and early support at the University of Mindelo. She pointed to multidisciplinary education teams and a separate 2023–2030 action plan for children and young people with neurological disabilities, developed with national NGOs and government. [2]
Support for women and services
In its report on 2024, UNDP said technical and financial assistance had helped advance the disability strategy, including an inventory of social infrastructure and services. It highlighted targeted support for women. The national framework also identifies overlapping barriers linked to gender, age and economic circumstances. [1]