Germany: National Plan of Action of the Federal Government for the implementation of the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2011 - 2021
Governments
Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment
People with disabilities
Of an estimated 1 billion people with disabilities in the world today, some 785 million are of working age. While many are successfully employed and fully integrated into society, most face a disproportionate level of poverty and unemployment. This is a massive loss both to them and their countries. A strategy of including people with disabilities in training and employment promotion policies, combined with targeted supports to ensure their participation, can help disabled persons obtain productive mainstream employment.
National policies and initiatives
National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work.
Conceived as a tool for the government to foster the implementation of the CRPD and as an “engine for change”, this action plan is based on the principle of inclusion. As the idea of inclusion is a central guiding principle of the Convention, the plan aims to change German culture and society and to render them more inclusive. The plan covers a 10-year period and sets forth a list of measures to close existing gaps between legislation and practice and to facilitate the active participation of people with disabilities in society. Document only available in German.
Economic and social rights
People with disabilities
Europe and Central Asia
