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0000-0001-6948-2974
Current Organisations
University of Sydney Business School
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Torrens University Australia
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James Cook University
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Publisher: International Institute for Science, Technology and Education
Date: 09-2019
DOI: 10.7176/JESD/4-12-84
Publisher: University of Queensland Library
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.14264/8D64949
Publisher: International Institute for Science, Technology and Education
Date: 09-2019
DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/5-14-74
Publisher: International Institute for Science, Technology and Education
Date: 08-2013
DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/4-9-118
Publisher: OpenEdition
Date: 11-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 24-02-2022
DOI: 10.1111/ASWP.12250
Abstract: There is no doubt that the sudden outbreak of COVID‐19 negatively impacted billions of people worldwide, and among them, people with disabilities became most susceptible. However, little is known about the impact of COVID‐19 on the lives of people with disabilities in Nepal. Using empirical data from semi‐structured in‐depth interviews with people with disabilities, disability specialist, and community leaders, this study discusses the lived experiences of people with disabilities who have been affected by COVID‐19 in Nepal. This study revealed that the outbreak of COVID‐19 impacted people with disabilities by worsening their vulnerability. In particular, the majority of people with disabilities became further isolated, were disconnected from existing services such as access to information, education, and health care and many lost their income opportunities. Findings from this study further show that this pandemic affected the rights of people with disabilities guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Immediate financial and non‐financial support for people with disabilities from government and other stakeholders, such as non‐governmental organizations (NGOs), is needed, indicating the need for policymakers to reassess policies to ensure that they adequately protect the rights of people with disabilities.
Publisher: Inovatus Usluge d.o.o.
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.18775/IJIED.1849-7551-7020.2015.11.2007
Abstract: This article constitutes a summary of the literatures and practices on the microfinance industry and its contribution, the status of people with disabilities (PWDs), and the case studies for financial inclusion in Bangladesh. Many Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) are operating to serve all segments of the clients for financial inclusion. People with Disabilities encounter several exclusions in the mainstream microfinance institutions in Bangladesh. At the same time, MFIs faces numerous challenges to serve these people. Even if it is not a formal analysis, it is still found that PWDs encounter tremendous discrimination such as social, political, physical, cultural, environmental serious barriers including formal and self-employment, less access to credit, government support and social safety net system. On the other hand, these people often put themselves into ‘benefit traps’. Microfinance institutions do not realize that many disabled people are economically active, that disabled customers expect service, and do not know how to adapt products for disabled people. The profitable partnership between MFIs and Disabled People’s Organization (DPOs) are absent in practice. The government’s social safety nets programme is also very limited. Economic rehabilitation would come into progress when integration happens by blending social protection and necessary resources for income generation.
Location: Australia
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