A1 Challenges in implementing disability-inclusive budgets begin at the budget formulation stage; decision-makers must understand the most effective way to design budgets. #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal GIZ

A1 integrated budgets can lead to #accessibility and #disability, being forgotten about or undervalued and resourced. Standalone budgets, solve this problem, but do lead to the risk of lack of connection with mainstream projects #AXSChat

A2 It's important to raise awareness about #identity & #intersectionality and know the various factors that impact #PWD. Witnessing organizations representing PWD promote this shift toward greater understanding is truly remarkable. #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal GIZ

A2: Aligning an orgs disability inclusion with the #UN #CRPD & #SDGs: Engage with global stakeholders, create adaptable strategies, embed inclusion in governance, prioritize training, advocate for rights, monitor progress, and foster continuous collaboration. #AXSChat Debra Ruh

Great to be here with you all for another amazing #AXSChat

AXSChat GIZ Aligning disability inclusion with UN's CRPD & SDGs: 1) Harmonize national policies 2) Train officials & community leaders 3) Collect disability-inclusive data 4) Build accessible infra 5) Promote health equity 6) Foster inclusive education 7) Enable workforce

A3 Include indicators for accessibility, participation, and follow-up and ensure #PWDs are involved in monitoring activities to find out how persons with disabilities access assistance, consult with OPDs and disability focal points. #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal GIZ

A3: Key indicators for evaluating disability-inclusive aid include participant accessibility, stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes. Methods: Regular surveys, stakeholder feedback, and data analysis. #AXSChat @BerndGiz Debra Ruh Ruh Global IMPACT Billion Strong

A4: Disability-inclusive investment can drive economic growth, market development, and bolster social & political stability in low- & middle-income countries by tapping into untapped potential and fostering inclusivity. #AXSChat @BerndGiz Ruh Global IMPACT

A4 Definitely. Disability-inclusive investment programs can foster social & political stability, economic growth, and market development in low- and middle-income countries. It enhance workforce diversity, expand consumer markets, and reduce inequalities. #AXSChat #BillionStrong

A3 depends on the location and the program? Things like employment %, life expectancy, costs for e.g. healthcare or other programs #AXSChat

A5 Whilst it is not a state sponsored program I love the model of Solar Ear that puts deaf people in charge of startups building low cost rechargeable hearing aids and then reinvests the money into the community creating multi layered benefits #AXSChat

A5: Best practices for inclusive aid design involve direct engagement with disabled persons & their groups. Challenges: ensuring diverse representation, accessibility barriers, & cultural nuances. #AXSChat @BerndGiz Debra Ruh #InclusiveAid Ruh Global IMPACT

A6: Hope the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Germany sets global standards 4 inclusivity, fosters actionable collaborations, & leaves a lasting impact on policy & practice globally. #AXSChat @BerndGiz #InclusionForAll Debra Ruh Ruh Global IMPACT Billion Strong

Love when groups collaborate to share funds, talents and efforts to support #DisabilityInclusion. Projects are always more successful and sustainable with collaboration. Only way forward is together. #AXSChat @BerndGiz #WeAreBillionStrong

I hope the entire #Disability community around the world especially in the #GlobalSouth will join the efforts. We can all help in small ways. This is our conference let’s really SHOW UP and show the strength of the community of persons with #disabilites. #AXSChat Ruh Global IMPACT

Proud to be a part of Billion Strong , Ruh Global IMPACT with leaders like Debra Ruh , Nabil Eid , Jasmin 👩🏻‍🦯🇵🇭 , Richard Streitz , LaMondre . It's good to talk to you, @BerndGiz, Antonio Vieira Santos, and Neil Milliken on AXSChat at #AXSChat.

Successful aid & development programs must be accessible and , involve people with disabilities throughout every step. the process. Challenges can include logistical barriers, limited awareness, cultural stigmas, data collection issues, and policy gaps. #AXSChat

Congratulations to Debra Ruh, my mentor, our leader at the Ruh Global IMPACT and Billion Strong for being recognised as the top voice on LinkedIn. #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights #DisabilityRights #BillionStrong Richard Streitz Nabil Eid Jasmin 👩🏻‍🦯🇵🇭 LaMondre