Join us for the second webinar in the Discussion Series on Market Shaping in the Assistive Technology Sector. The sector faces multiple challenges including informational asymmetry, fragmented demand, high prices, limited supplier competition and high barriers to market entry. The challenges are deeper in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).The discussion series focuses on demystifying the different facets of market barriers to foster cross-sectoral learning and collaboration toward building healthy and sustainable assistive product markets, particularly in LMICs.
Episode 2 will explore the demand landscape for assistive products - the significant unmet needs, cost drivers and China’s supplier landscape, and present actionable strategies to improve AT access in low- and middle-income countries.
The webinar coincides with the launch of the Assistive Products Market Report 2025, co-developed by ATscale and CHAI, which builds upon the 2024report, focused on products and suppliers.
The webinar will be held in English, French and Chinese.
We are very excited to welcome the following speakers:
Megan Davis-Ferguson, South Africa Ministry of Health
Zhang Hongtao, China Assistive Devices and Technology Center (CADTC)
Domitille Harb, Hear the World Foundation
Colman Ndetembea, Kyaro Assistive Tech
Shitaye Astawes, African Disability Forum