First Advisory Group Meeting

Under the Project on Fostering Economic Justice of Women with Disabilities, Access Planet Organization in partnership with Women Fund Asia under the Leading from the South (LFS) successfully formed Advisory Group and conducted its first Meeting on 2 September, 2026 at Kathmandu aiming to bring together representatives from different stakeholders like local governments, CTEVT, employers, skills and vocational training providers, government agencies, policy stakeholders, Civil Society Organization, and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities to guide and strengthen the implementation of the project to achieve its goals and help connect the campaign of fostering economic justice with government policies, employment opportunities, skills development programs, business networks, and civil society initiatives.

Objectives

1. Provide strategic advice and practical recommendations for effective project implementation.
2. Promote inclusive employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development opportunities for women with disabilities.
3. Strengthen coordination among local governments, government agencies, employers, training institutions, and civil society organizations.
4. Support advocacy for disability-inclusive policies, programs, budgets, and employment practices.
5. Encourage employers and businesses to adopt accessible recruitment processes, reasonable accommodation, and inclusive workplace practices.                                                                                                                                                             6. Promote the meaningful participation and leadership of women with disabilities in economic decision-making.
7. Identify opportunities for partnerships, resources, and collaboration to sustain the project and outcomes.

Plan for Coming 3 months (Nov 2026 to Jan 2027)

1. Conduct consultations and discussions with various stakeholders like parliamentary members with and without disabilities and OPDs on the draft amendment to the Act Relating to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2074.
2. Policy Review including national and local governments on Economic Justice of Person with Disabilities focusing on women with Disabilities
3. Develop Digital Accessibility Guidelines
4. Coordination with Katmandu Metropolitan City to make the Rojgari Mela more accessible and increase the participation of persons with disabilities.
5. Organize a meeting with hotels and other hospitality-sector representatives to discuss employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and making the infrastructure and digital platform accessible.