Situational Analyses and Lessons from 51 Countries on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This report presents a global overview of findings from 51 country-level situational analyses conducted using the Global Disability Fund’s (GDF) analytical framework and guidance1, as part of the inception phase of GDF-supported programmes. It synthesizes the evidence generated across these analyses to identify common trends, barriers, and lessons related to CRPD implementation and disability-inclusive development.