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El Salvador

Building a pipeline of countries for assistive technology investment

COUNTRY PROGRAMME KEY INFORMATION
Programme type:
Grant Investment:
Duration:
Implementing
Partners:
Functional domains:
Foundational Support
0.1 Million
2023-2024
Momentum Wheels for Humanity
Cross-cutting
COUNTRY DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Total population:
GNI Per Capital (US$):
AT Unmet Need (%):
0.9 Million
5,680
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Building a pipeline of countries for assistive technology investment

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Objectives of the programme: To complete the assistive technology capacity assessment (ATA-C) report, the first APL, and create awareness through videos and events 

 

Programme description: ATscale worked with Momentum Wheels for Humanity to assess and improve the assistive technology landscape in El Salvador. This included carrying out an assistive technology capacity assessment, and drafting an assistive technology roadmap and priority assistive product list.
 

 

 

Programme results:
The programme supported the development of El Salvador's first Assistive Product List (APL) through a consultative process. 
The AT Action Plan and the National Rehabilitation Strategic Plan were developed with the National Commission on Rehabilitation and Habilitation.

 

 

 

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