Zambia: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in CDF Programmes
Isoka District Commissioner, Jairo Simbeye, has called for the inclusion and prioritization of persons with disabilities in Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment programmes.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Simbeye stated that over 200 persons with disabilities have been registered and issued identification cards under the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) in Isoka District.
The registration exercise aims to ensure that persons with disabilities are properly documented so that they can easily be reached and included in various government empowerment programmes.
The District Commissioner noted that ZAPD's efforts have helped the district know the exact number of persons with disabilities and their specific needs.
Author's summary: Zambia prioritizes inclusion of persons with disabilities.