ATscale publications

The market assessment report in Tajikistan provides an in-depth evaluation of the assistive technology market, focusing on three key segments: wheelchairs, hearing aids and prosthetics and orthotics. The study applied a market-shaping framework to assess demand, supply, cost and quality standards, and it identified challenges, including regulatory processes and financial constraints.

In November 2023, ATscale introduced a new country approach that is demand-based and bottom-up. The approach consists of two phases, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Call for Proposals (CFP). 

In November 2023, ATscale introduced a new country approach that is demand-based and bottom-up. The approach consists of two phases, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Call for Proposals (CFP). Having implemented this approach for the joint vision and hearing programme for school-aged children, feedback on both phases of the process was gathered from various stakeholders and collated into lessons learnt to improve future projects.

This position paper outlines eight strategic recommendations for ATscale, including establishing prepositioned stocks, developing emergency preparedness and recovery guides, and advocating for assistive technology integration into humanitarian responses. 

The guidance will support countries to deliver joint vision and hearing screening for school-aged children. This guidance encompasses several key areas, including targets, evidence-based screening tests, referral criteria, human resource requirements, and various service delivery approaches.